In 1462 Pope Pius II performed the only reverse canonization in history; damning a living man to an afterlife of torment. What had Sigismondo Malatesta; Lord of Rimini and a patron of the arts; done to merit this fate? Anthony Drsquo;Elia shows how the recovery of classical literature and art during the Italian Renaissance led to a revival of paganism.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Betty Lou take me away!By R. HendersonThis is a beautiful book;like I would expect anything less from Betty Lou Phillips! I own every book that Betty Lou has written and some of them I have two copies; one to work from and one to keep in A+ condition. I am from Dallas as is Betty Lou so we think alike when it comes to making a house a home; I guess it is that Southern Mother thing. Now living in Alaska (where people do not decorate their homes in the same style; lots of log cabin and country types here) it so nice to sit down with a cup of coffee as the snow falls outside and let Betty Lou once again take me away to France; Italy or even just Texas for a short while is such a dream come true. I love the size of this book; it is a little larger than some of her books; the size makes for such a great view of all the interesting little details in each space. When I look through this book I see so many little things I can incorporate into my rooms; like the display of items in the cabinet on page 190; (I have 3 cabinets similar to that in my hall way)it makes me feel like Betty Lou helped me decorate my home. I especially love the blueprint drawings used for placematts on page 182; and who wouldnt love Jackson (Betty Lous dog) on page 77 86. Buy this book; you will not regret it.....it is one of her best; however I say that about all of Betty Lous books.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. DisciplineBy Kindle Customerone thing I notice when viewing this fine collection; is organization. the softness of the French blue color. relaxes the mind and soul. even though the dressing of the cupboards are precise and arranged with care. you sense a feeling of order and discipline but are at ease because of the authors selection in decor and furnishings. what a pleasure to study these pages while sipping a cup of chamomile tea. I feel like I sense a fragrance of lavender in the air while I turn the pages.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Joy to read and ownBy S.L. FreemanBeautifully written and photographed; Betty Lous latest book is not only visually inspiring; but also insightful into French customs and history. The gorgeous book is a great source for all the elegant rooms and accessories pictured while educating the reader on the life and times of the French. It takes you from historic France to current;elegant living in todays world. I loved this book so much that I purchased several gifts for friends and family members- all of whom were thrilled with such a lovely addition to their coffee table collections.
