The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, Vol. 01, No. 09 1895 Pulpits of Southern Italy

"The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, Vol. 01, No. 09 1895" by Various is a special look at the beautifully crafted pulpits and ambos found in Southern Italy and Sicily during the 1800s. This edition gives great detail to stunning mosaic decorations on the pulpits. It provides an examination of the artistry and building methods used to construct them, looking at the differences between the styles in Rome versus those in Sicily and Southern Italy. The pulpits show detailed construction and use of vibrant colors, including specifics about the pulpit in The Cathedral of Salerno and the ambo in the Capella Palatina of Palermo, highlighting the blend of different styles and the significance of old church designs from the Norman period. Through vivid descriptions and pictures, the volume shows the artistic and cultural history of Southern Italy, all with an emphasis on the mosaics.