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The power and the glorificationThe power and the glorification

The power and the glorification

Jan L. de Jong

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"Studies the propagandistic and political features of five prominent series of frescoes originating in papal Rome in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Discusses the manipulation of historical events for propagandistic purposes, the importance of inscriptions in controlling interpretation, and the reactions of contemporary viewers"--Provided by publisher.

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OL Work ID
OL16714549W

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PopesItalian Mural painting and decorationArt and societyMural painting and decorationPropaganda in artRenaissance Mural painting and decorationArt patronagePainting, italian

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