Rome - The Eternal City

Product Description Rome, Italy, the historic cornerstone of Western Art and Culture is on full display in this Art History & Travel Documentary from the acclaimed Museum City Series. Amid the masterworks, jeweled mosaics and glowing frescos, intricate tapestries and vaulted ceilings, we explore in unique detail the timeless treasures of Rome, such as the Saint Peter's Square & Basilica, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, the Coliseum, the Vatican and much more. Serving as both a visual travel guide for first time visitors, and as a historic documentary of the birthplace of Western Art, this film simultaneously showcases the storied past of classical antiquity and the modern lifestyle that has sustained Rome as an enclave for cosmopolitan society for thousands of years. Travel with us to the home of The Pope, Julius Caesar, and Raphael. Visit the City of Seven Hills and the Tiber River, of Fontana di Trevi (Trevi Fountain) and the Via Veneto, for an intimate look at the most celebrated artistic treasures, architectural marvels, and influential personalities of this ancient and distinct city, Rome: The Eternal City. Some of the many topics discussed in this expansive travel documentary include defeating the Gauls, the influence of Greek sculpture, the Emperors, arches, baths, the Forum, Christianity, the Pantheon, Piazza del Campidoglio, the Baroque Period, Saint Teresa of Avilla, Piazza Navona, the Bernini Fountains, the Apotheose of Saint Ignazio, San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, Santa Maria del Popolo, San Luigi dei Francesi, Fontanone dell'Acqua Paola, Saint John Lateran, Saint Mary Major, Saint Paul Outside the Gates, the role and importance of art, and much more. An indispensable program for travelers, art lovers and history buffs alike, this film is both the ideal start for new travelers en route, as well as the perfect warm reminder of the fond memories from your last trip. DVD BONUS FEATURES:The Basilicas of RomeRoman TimelineInstant Access to ChaptersDigitally Mastered Audio and VideoDVD Recommendations Review Rome is depicted in all her glory via the artists, poets, and architects who made her famous… Viewers will also walk away with a greater understanding of Caravaggio, Bernini, and many others… Video will appeal to a broad audience, from travel buffs to historians to those with an interest in art history. --Billboard Magazine …excellent surveys of the historical background, art, and architecture of Rome…gives a simple history of the city in