I, Michelangelo
- 159 pages
- 6 hours of reading
In this portrait of the artist and his work, Michelangelo's brilliance leaps from the page as his words speak directly to us.
Michelangelo Books
March 6, 1475 – February 18, 1564
This Italian artist stands out for his versatility across numerous artistic disciplines, including sculpture, painting, architecture, and poetry. His work exerted a profound influence on the development of Western art, and he was considered the greatest living artist of his time. Often cited as the archetypal Renaissance man, his creations have inspired generations of artists.
Life, Letters, and Poetry
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The poems have been rendered into vigorous contemporary English. A selection of Michelangelo's letters, many of them to important contemporaries such as Vasari and Duke Cosimo, is accompanied by the `Life' of the great artist written by his pupil Ascanio Condivi.
The reissued edition features Joseph Tusiani's renowned translation of Michelangelo's poetry, highlighting the timeless beauty and depth of the artist's verses. This work not only captures the essence of Michelangelo's thoughts and emotions but also provides readers with a fresh opportunity to engage with his literary legacy. The translation aims to resonate with both new readers and those familiar with Michelangelo's contributions to art and literature.
Michelangelo
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
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Michelangelo. Einf. v. Lucinda Hawksley
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Das Buch beleuchtet Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) als großen Künstler und seine Rolle im Florenz des 16. Jahrhunderts, das zur ästhetischen Entwicklung des Abendlandes beitrug. Es kommentiert 120 seiner Werke, die sowohl bekannt als auch weniger bekannt sind, und zeigt deren Bedeutung für seine Kunstauffassung.
Michelangelos Gedichte sind erschütternd intensive Selbstaussagen, geprägt von ebenso hoher Formkunst wie seine Architektur, Skulpturen und Fresken. Nur wenige wissen, daß Michelangelo Buonarroti auch Gedichte geschrieben hat. Der vorliegende Band versammelt nun die schönsten Liebesgedichte seines gesamten lyrischen Werks. Michelangelo Buonarroti, 1475 in Caprese bei Arezzo geboren, starb 1564 in Rom.
Zeichnungen und Bauwerke
- 150 pages
- 6 hours of reading
