The Art and Architecture of Mantua

"This book celebrates the cultural riches of Mantua, one of Italy's most dazzling artistic cities. New photographs, most of which have been specially taken for this book following important restoration work, reveal superb detail and bring the city and its treasures to life." "The rich cultural legacy of this fascinating city lives on in its beautifully restored frescoes and in the collections of some of the world's greatest museums. These priceless works of art appear together here with fresh impetus in the pages of this outstanding and important publication."--BOOK JACKET.