Pope Sixtus V and Roman art and architecture
Pope Sixtus V and Shah Abbas envisioned improvements for Rome and Isfahan as they used construction of new buildings, streets and monuments to encourage further development of their prized towns. Sixtus V chose to show new order to Rome as a result of the Counter-Reformation. Shah Abbas focused on displaying Isfahan's wealth and power. Exploring articles pertaining to buildings and monuments as well as analyzing topographical maps can give a great deal of insight to …
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…of the new capital to display the countries new found wealth and power. The plans for Rome and Isfahan were effective in portraying the patron's message and with the aide of topographical maps the viewer can identify the connection between the city and patron.
Works Cited
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Stokstad, Marilyn. Art History. New York, NY: Prentice Hall, Inc., and Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, 2002.
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