Michelangelo - by William E Wallace (Hardcover)

About the Book

A visual and literary treasury of the works of a master of the Renaissance and arguably one of the greatest artists of all time. Magnificent photographs allow the reader to view Michelangelo's work as never before. A marvelous and engaging text by William Wallace humanizes this larger-than-life artist. 150 color photos. 100 b&w photos.

Book Synopsis

With an engaging text by renowned Michelangelo scholar William E. Wallace, Michelangelo: The Complete Sculpture, Painting, Architecture brings together in one exquisite volume the powerful sculptures, the awe-inspiring paintings, and the classical architectural works of one of the greatest artists of all time. Including everything from his sculptures Pietàs and David to his beautiful paintings of the Sistine Chapel and the Doni Tondo, the book provides an opportunity to view Michelangelo's work as never before, and to more fully understand the artist who, through his work, spoke of his life and times. The frescoes are specially printed on onion skin paper to recreate the actual appearance of light reflecting off of the plaster walls. The stunning black-and-white photography of the sculptures is printed in four colors to bring out the rich details of the marble.

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A visual and literary treasure that brings Michelangelo, the artist, and his remarkable body of work--including sculptures, paintings, and architecture--to life.

About the Author

William E. Wallace is associate professor of art history at Washington University in St. Louis, and is an internationally recognized authority on Michelangelo and his contemporaries.