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Raphaels Stanza Della Segnatura
Audio Guide to the Stanza della Segnatura at the Vatican and its Remarkable Fresco Cycle.
If you appreciate art, architecture, culture and history, and you thirst for more and better information about what you see when you travel, Jane's Smart Art Guides are for you!
Raffaello Sanzio's frescoes in the Stanza della Segnatura in the Vatican, in Rome, are hardly more than fifty yards from Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling. These pictorial masterpieces are among the greatest achievements in the history of art, and together they established a standard of quality and invention that was to become the gauge of artistic achievement for the next four hundred years of European painting.
Now when you visit the Vatican Museums you can experience Raphael's ground-breaking fresco paintings guided by the scholarship of a well-known art historian. This guide is the exclusive audio adaptation of a popular book written by James Beck, Professor of Art History at Columbia University and a renowned Renaissance scholar.
In this engaging audio tour, Jane's narration reveals the historic context, the lofty humanist ideals, and the artistic genius that coincided to create Raphael's epic panoramic fresco paintings.
The vaulted structure of the ceiling was the first part of the Stanza della Segnatura to be painted, and the themes described on the ceiling -- the allegorical personifications of Justice, Theology, Poetry, and Philosophy -- introduce the themes of the panoramic frescoes on the walls below, one of which, The School of Athens, is considered to be one of Raphael's masterpieces. Part of the pleasure of looking at these frescoes, peopled as they are by contemporary and historical figures, is trying to determine who's who. In her narration, Jane returns to this question frequently.
- Background Context 'Slice of History' ... 30 minutes
- On-site Guide to Raphael's Stanza della Segnatura ... 60 minutes
- School of Athens Appendix ... 20 minutes- Price:$ 8.95
- Duration: 110 minutes
- Publisher: Jane's Smart Art Guides
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- Voice(s): M. Jane McIntosh
- Subject Type: Other
- Language: English
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Marissa wrote:
A divine tour for divine art.
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Rick wrote:
If you’re planning a trip to the Vatican, then this audio guide really adds value to your visit.
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Jean-Paul wrote:
The frescos are indeed remarkable! Very interesting tour.
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Kim wrote:
Very interesting audio guide for Renaissance lovers!
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mp3cityguides tour of Rome Spanish steps Pantheon and Piazza Navona
As you walk down the Spanish Steps we'll explain why they were so unpopular with the Pope at the time and why the fountain at the bottom looks like it's sinking.
We'll point out the Keats-Shelley Museum and explain what Roman firemen do to the Colonna dell'Immacolata every year.
You'll hear about the deadly rivals who shaped Rome - Borromini and Bernini - and see their greatest works. We'll tell you where the word Malaria comes from and what paparazzi means too. As you wander through the quieter streets of this capital city, we'll show you what other tourist guides don't - where old aristocrats still live with Old Masters on their walls - and where to find quiet restaurants, where the real Romans go to eat.- Price:$ 14.00
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Publisher: Simon Brooke
- Distance: 7 km
- Voice(s): Gina M
- Subject Type: City walk
- Language: English
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Alan wrote:
A pretty long but very interesing stroll through the 'modern' heart of Rome, and the printed guide give you great directions!
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Elisa wrote:
This tour pays great attention to the artworks of Bernigni and Boromini, two of the most famous architects of Rome!
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Gerhard wrote:
Did you know that 'paparazzi' comes from Paparazzo, one of the characters in 'La Dolce Vita'? Find out about more of these funny and interesting facts of Rome on this audio guide.
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Baroque Rome Podtour 1
This tour focuses on the art and architecture of the Baroque - explaining how Baroque artists manipulate rhythm and scale to create dramatic effect, and overwhelm the emotions of the viewer.
- Price:$ 8.00
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- Publisher: Andrea Kirkby
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- Subject Type: City walk
- Language: English
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Julia wrote:
Very interesting tour for those who want to discover the Baroque architecture in Rome.
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Rick wrote:
This guide tours you across a nice selection of Rome's artworks like chapels and churches.
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Andrea wrote:
By listening to this guide you'll get more historical insight about the Baroque architecture of Rome, very interesting!
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Baroque Rome Podtour 2
This tour focuses on the art and architecture of the Baroque - explaining how Baroque artists manipulate rhythm and scale to create dramatic effect, and overwhelm the emotions of the viewer. It is intended to complement the first Baroque Rome podtour and give a feeling for a slightly different area of the city.
- Price:$ 8.00
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- Publisher: Andrea Kirkby
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- Subject Type: City walk
- Language: English
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Marissa wrote:
There are lots of fascinating stories on this audio guide that take you beyond the architecture of Baroque Rome.
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Aki wrote:
Bring along your own map and discover many details about the Baroque architecture in Rome on this, recommended!
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Kim wrote:
If you want to learn more about the work of Bernini and Boromini and the differences between them, then this is great guide to take along to Rome.
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