VATICAN CITY- Art and Glory

Product Description Conceived in glory and preserved in art, Vatican City is both the capital of Roman Catholicism, home of the Pope, and the repository for a marvelous array of western civilization's cultural masterpieces. Visit this tiny independent principality within the city of Rome, Italy via this comprehensive Travel Documentary from the Museum City Series on DVD. You'll see the Vatican's priceless treasures through the eyes of the artists, poets, and architects that helped to create the intoxicating aura and spiritual lure that draws millions of yearly visitors. Discover the tales behind the creation of monumental works such as Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, the Apollo Belvedere, the Pieta, St. Peter's Square, and Raphael's School of Athens. An indispensable program for travelers, art lovers and history buffs alike, this DVD showcases Vatican City as a living, breathing museum, and is 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:Museum and Gallery GuideInstant Access to ChaptersDigitally Mastered Audio & VideoDVD Recommendations ¬CINDY Award, Honorable MentionRecipient of the Dove Foundation Family Approved Seal Review …the conclusion it would take a certain philistinism not to be at least temporarily inspired to make a pilgrimage. Indeed, if Vatican City: Art and Glory were to be showing on the travel channel some evening, I would recommend it… a brief, tantalizing glimpse of one of the world's treasures. --Bill Newlin, Travel Matters, Moon Travel Handbook The video gives you a chance to marvel at the masterpieces… demonstrates why hundreds of thousands of visitors are drawn annually to this small independent principality… captures the spirit of Europe's great cities as seen through the eyes of its artists, architects, and poets. --Italian Tribune News Take an informative tour among the priceless treasures of the Vatican, as seen through the eyes of it's artist, poets and architects… a breathtaking array of masterpieces. --Martie Zad, The Washington Post About the Actor The acclaimed Museum City Series takes you through the historic world capitals, as seen through the eyes of their artists, architects and poets!