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"This most extraordinary edition celebrates Michelangelo's graphic work with a selection of his most masterful and mesmerizing of drawings" Graphic beauty Breathtaking drawings Few artists can claim such tenacious fame across continents and centuries as Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475�'1564). His achievements as a sculptor, painter, draftsman, and architect remain unrivalled and unique. This fresh edition celebrates the artist's graphic work, with a selection of his most masterful and mesmerizing drawings. Gathered from some of the world's most prestigious collections, these works show the full ambition and reach of Michelangelo's practice, spanning architectural elements, facial expressions, and countless, meticulous anatomical drawings. Whether finely tuned or left unfinished, each and every drawing testifies to the artist's dedicated scrutiny of the world around him and his compelling mastery of line, form, and detail. There is an intimacy in these works, too. As differ

This work examines Michelangelo Buonarroti's life and achievements before age thirty, highlighting his iconic sculptures David and Pieta. It features texts and images showcasing his paintings, sculptures, drawings, and architectural plans.