Animated drawings and maps explain why and how Venice was founded, and how the city grew into the commercial centre of the Eastern Mediterranean and then declined with the discovery of new western trade routes. St Mark’s Cathedral, the Doge’s Palace and the Casa d’Oro exemplify the wealth and individuality in art and architecture of Venice during her zenith, Venetian life and industries are described in their present conditions.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011474
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cities and towns - Italy
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Italy - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Italy - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Venice (Italy)
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture, Italian
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Italy
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cities and towns - Italy
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)