Michelangelo: A Portrait of the Greatest Artist of the Italian Renaissance (Y) - Hardcover

Wallace, William E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0233005633 ISBN 13: 9780233005638

Publisher: Andre Deutsch, 2019

Synopsis

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 life: 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.

About this title

About the Author:

William E. Wallace is a recognized authority on Michelangelo and the Barbara Murphy Bryant Distinguished Professor of Art History at Washington University in St Louis. He has published extensively on Renaissance art and is the author of the award-winning Michelangelo: The Complete Sculpture, Painting and Architecture (1998). He was among the experts consulted by the Vatican about the restoration of the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

About this edition

• Publisher: Andre Deutsch
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 0233005633
• ISBN 13: 9780233005638
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160