Palace of the Popes: photographs - Palace of the Popes

For several years, the Conservation Department of the Palais des Papes has been working to create and enrich a heritage photo library, now accessible to the public. As a result of this work, Avignon Tourisme wanted to publish a book in the form of an image book and to entrust its editorial coordination to Benoît Martin, then assistant to the curator of the Palais des Papes. In this 128-page book entirely devoted to photography, the beauty of the Palais des Papes is revealed in all its diversity.

“How can we refresh our vision of an emblematic monument of French heritage of which we have already seen so many images? By following in the footsteps of a photographer who immerses himself in the contemplation of the monument to capture its innumerable facets, juxtaposing the whole and the detail, traversing it at all hours of the day and night and in all seasons. That's what Fabrice Lepeltier did with his keen eye as a heritage lover. From its voluminous photographic collection have been extracted shots which, in a poetic dialogue, bring the Palais des Papes back to life. »Dominique Vingtain

Dominique Vingtain

Author

Historian of medieval art, has been in charge of various collections, in Nantes (Thomas Dobrée museum) and in Cluny (Museum of art and archeology of the Middle Ages). Director of the Petit Palais Museum and Chief Curator of the Palais des Papes (1993-2022). As such, she has published several monographs and collective works on Avignon and the Palace of the Popes.

Fabrice Lepeltier

Photographer

He has collaborated with numerous museums, heritage sites, collectors, artists and musical ensembles for over 30 years. His photographs and videos regularly accompany/illustrate thematic and monographic exhibitions. Its photographic inventory missions cover many public and private collections. At the request of Avignon Tourisme, he carried out numerous photographic campaigns devoted to the Palace of the Popes.

PALACE OF THE POPES AVIGNON: BOOK OF PHOTOGRAPHS
Publication: December 17, 2021
Photography: Fabrice Lepeltier
Text: Dominique Vingtain
Format : 30 x 22 cm
Paperback 128 pages / 120 illustrations
Retail price including VAT: €14,90
French / English / Italian
ISBN : 978-2-9578715-0-6
Edition: Avignon Tourisme

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THANKS
The photographer and the authors would like to thank Cécile Helle, Mayor of Avignon, Marc Simelière, President of SPL Avignon Tourisme, Arnaud Pignol, General Manager of SPL Avignon Tourisme and all the staff for their support. Are also associated with these thanks for their help and authorizations the services of the City of Avignon, the Regional Conservation of Historic Monuments and all the people who contributed to the realization of this work.