Michael Angelo

By Edward Verrall Lucas

Book Overview

""Michael Angelo"" by E.V. Lucas is a biography of the famous Italian Renaissance artist, Michelangelo Buonarroti. The book covers Michelangelo's life from his birth in 1475 to his death in 1564, exploring his early years as an apprentice in the workshop of the painter Ghirlandaio, his work on some of the most iconic sculptures and frescoes of the time, such as the David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and his relationships with patrons and fellow artists.Lucas delves into Michelangelo's personal life, including his struggles with his sexuality, his turbulent relationships with family members and friends, and his devotion to his art. The book also examines the political and cultural climate of Renaissance Italy, providing context for Michelangelo's work and life.Written in a lively and engaging style, ""Michael Angelo"" is a comprehensive and insightful look at one of the most important figures in art history.1924. With a frontispiece and twelve other illustrations. A volume from Lucas' Little Books on Great Masters series. In this series, Lucas supplies a biographical and critical essay and a choice of works illustrating the range of each painter's work. This volume features Michael Angelo, Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect, and poet who exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of Western art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162761075
• ISBN13: 9781162761077
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"