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Michelangelo: A Portrait of the Greatest Artist of the Italian Renaissance
Michelangelo explores the tumultuous life of the fascinating sculptor, painter, poet, architect . . . and genius.
The statue of David. The Pietà . The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. All iconic renaissance masterpieces, and all created by Michelangelo. Written by a world-renowned expert, this magnificent portrait of the artist examines Michelangelo’s unusual beginnings, tracking his meteoric rise to fame and brash, difficult-to-work-with attitude. In addition to beautiful photos of Michelangelo’s varied works, it includes images of meaningful memorabilia from his personal letters, preliminary sketches, sonnets, and even his birth certificate. Michelangelo paints a vivid picture of an exceptional yet deeply human individual and the remarkable times in which he lived.
Reissue of The Treasures of Michelangelo in a new format, with previously removable documents now shown in photographs.
The statue of David. The Pietà . The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. All iconic renaissance masterpieces, and all created by Michelangelo. Written by a world-renowned expert, this magnificent portrait of the artist examines Michelangelo’s unusual beginnings, tracking his meteoric rise to fame and brash, difficult-to-work-with attitude. In addition to beautiful photos of Michelangelo’s varied works, it includes images of meaningful memorabilia from his personal letters, preliminary sketches, sonnets, and even his birth certificate. Michelangelo paints a vivid picture of an exceptional yet deeply human individual and the remarkable times in which he lived.
Reissue of The Treasures of Michelangelo in a new format, with previously removable documents now shown in photographs.
160 pages, Hardcover
Published October 1, 2019
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