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Unknown Catacomb

by Antonio Ferrua

CatacombsChristian art and symbolismEarly Christian Mural painting and decorationRoman Mural painting and decorationMural painting and decoration

During excavation work in 1955, a unique discovery of early Christian art was made in Rome. Below the city was a catacomb system containing a unique and previously unknown collection of paintings and decoration. This book tells of the discovery and of the research and preservation work carried out to conserve it.

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Book data: Open Library