About the book
Birthplace of Michelangelo and home to untold masterpieces, Florence is a city for art lovers. But on November 4, 1966, the rising waters of the Arno threatened to erase over seven centuries of history and human achievement.
Now Robert Clark explores the Italian city’s greatest flood and its aftermath through the voices of its witnesses. Two American artists wade through the devastated beauty; a photographer stows away on an army helicopter to witness the tragedy first-hand; a British “mud angel” spends a month scraping mold from the world’s masterpieces; and, through it all, an author asks why art matters so very much to us, even in the face of overwhelming disaster.
Editions of Dark Water
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780767926492
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780767926485
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385528344
Read an Excerpt
Birthplace of Michelangelo and home to untold masterpieces, Florence is a city for art lovers. But on November 4, 1966, the rising waters of the Arno threatened to erase over seven centuries of history and human achievement.
Now Robert Clark explores the Italian city’s greatest flood and its aftermath through the voices of its witnesses. Two American artists wade through the devastated beauty; a photographer stows away on an army helicopter to witness the tragedy first-hand; a British “mud angel” spends a month scraping mold from the world’s masterpieces; and, through it all, an author asks why art matters so very much to us, even in the face of overwhelming disaster.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dark Water about?
Birthplace of Michelangelo and home to untold masterpieces, Florence is a city for art lovers. But on November 4, 1966, the rising waters of the Arno threatened to erase over seven centuries of history and human achievement.
Now Robert Clark explores the Italian city’s greatest flood and its aftermath through the voices of its witnesses. Two American artists wade through the devastated beauty; a photographer stows away on an army helicopter to witness the tragedy first-hand; a British “mud angel” spends a month scraping mold from the world’s masterpieces; and, through it all, an author asks why art matters so very much to us, even in the face of overwhelming disaster.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dark Water?
The Arts > The visual, decorative or fine arts: treatments and subjects > History of art
Where can I read a sample of Dark Water?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780767926492
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dark Water?
Robert Clark
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Dark Water is available as paperback(ISBN 9780767926492) and altformat(ISBN 9780767926485) and ebook(ISBN 9780385528344)
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