{"product_id":"9788481815306","title":"National Museum of Sculpture. General guide","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNational Museum of Sculpture. General Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis general guide offers a complete tour of the history and collections of the National Museum of Sculpture, one of the most important museum institutions in Spain. The reader will discover the character of its sculptural collection, composed of religious works in polychrome wood from the 13th to the 18th centuries and a notable collection of artistic copies from the 19th and 20th centuries. The publication also presents the three locations that house the museum: the restored Colegio de San Gregorio, the Casa del Sol church, and the Palacio de Villena, where the extraordinary 18th-century Neapolitan Nativity scene is exhibited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work describes the evolution and heritage of the National Museum of Sculpture, detailing the two main cores that make up its collection. On one hand, it presents the valuable display of religious imagery in polychrome wood, spanning from the 13th to the 18th century. On the other, it explains the set of artistic reproductions from the former National Museum of Artistic Reproductions, now located in the Casa del Sol church. The guide also documents the restoration of the Colegio de San Gregorio as the main headquarters and the Palacio de Villena, which houses the 18th-century Neapolitan Nativity scene, one of the museum's most unique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of the National Museum of Sculpture and its institutional evolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReligious sculpture in polychrome wood from the 13th to the 18th centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection of artistic copies from the 19th and 20th centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArchitecture and restoration of the museum's locations: Colegio de San Gregorio, Casa del Sol, and Palacio de Villena.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe 18th-century Neapolitan Nativity scene as unique sculptural heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide is aimed at lovers of art and sculpture, art history students, cultural sector professionals, and visitors interested in getting to know one of Spain's most important museums in depth. It is also very useful for those planning a visit to the National Museum of Sculpture who wish to contextualize the exhibited works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complete and updated vision of the museum's sculptural collections, including the most representative pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed information about the history and architecture of the three locations that make up the museum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContextualization of religious works in polychrome wood and artistic reproductions from the 19th and 20th centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA practical tool to prepare for or enrich a visit to the museum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: V.V.A.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area of\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Sculpture, Museum Guides, Historical Sites, Galleries and Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Catalogs and Monographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 180\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 450 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide is an essential resource for understanding the richness and uniqueness of the National Museum of Sculpture. Its didactic and well-structured approach allows the reader to delve into the institution's history and the relevance of its collections, from religious imagery to artistic copies. The work is especially valuable for those who want preparation before their visit or a reference document that synthesizes the museum's sculptural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MINISTERIO DE EDUCACIÓN, CULTURA Y DEPORTE. ÁREA D","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405032120667,"sku":"9788481815306","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978848181530.jpg?v=1781821805","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788481815306","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}