Routledge - The Church of Santa Maria Donna Regina Book

Explore the architectural and artistic history of one of Italy's most unique religious sites. This volume by Routledge provides the first English-language study of the church of Santa Maria Donna Regina in Naples. Designed for the devotional use of Clarissan nuns, this aristocratic convent stands as a rare example of its kind. The book offers a deep look into a decorative program that matches the scope and quality of Giotto's Arena Chapel in Padua. Readers will find a comprehensive analysis of the building's iconographical complexity and high level of artistic production. By bringing together innovative interdisciplinary research, this work examines the architecture, decoration, and sculpture that define this fourteenth-century Neapolitan landmark. Whether you are a student of art history or an enthusiast of religious architecture, this elegantly written volume serves as an essential resource. It provides a clear window into the patronage and artistic life of Naples during a significant historical period.