Michelangelo and the Creation of the Sistine Chapel FROM THE PUBLISHER
This is a comprehensive study of Michelangelo, the man and the artist, as well as his masterpiece. Includes a double gatefold illustrating the entire ceiling of the chapel. The reproduction of the recently restored work reveals, in vivid colors, the true genius of this artist's work.
SYNOPSIS
In this lavishly illustrated volume, the author (an artist and art historian) has written a comprehensive study of Michelangelo, his life and times, the world in which he lived, and his consummate masterpiece—the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Richmond reveals the themes depicted in the paintings and subsequent theories about their meaning, and discusses the new clues uncovered by the recent restoration project undertaken by the Vatican. Illustrated with 142 full-color photographs, the book also includes a double gatefold illustrating the entire ceiling of the chapel, plus stunning comparisons of the artwork in is pre- and post-restoration states. Color illustrations. 8 1/4" x 11 1/4".
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