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.
Michelangelo's Last Paintings
The Conversion of St. Paul and the Crucifixion of St. Peter in the Cappella Paolina, Vatican Palace
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Michelangelo
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
11 page biography and 48 plates of his paintings
Avenel Art Library: Michelangelo
- 78 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Milano, Fabbri, 1978, 4to brossura con copertina illustrata a colori, pp. 15 + 63 tavole a colori.
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
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
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.
