Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling
by Ross King | History | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0142003697 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0142003697 Global Overview for this book
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In 1508, despite strong advice to the contrary, the powerful Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo to pain the ceiling of the newly restored Sistine Chapel. With little experience as a painter (though famed for his sculpture David), Michelangelo was reluctant to begin the massive project.
Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling recounts the four extraordinary years Michelangelo spent laboring over the vast ceiling while the power politics and personal rivalries that abounded in Rome swirled around him. Battling against ill health, financial difficulties, domestic problems, the pope's impatience and a bitter rivalry with the brilliant young painter Raphael, Michelangelo created scenes so beautiful that they are considered to be among the greatest masterpieces of all time. A panorama of illustrious figures converged around the creation of this magnificent work- from the great Dutch scholar Erasmus to the young Martin Luther- and Ross King skillfully weaves them through his compelling historical narrative, offering uncommon insight into the intersection of art and history.
In 1508, despite strong advice to the contrary, the powerful Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo to pain the ceiling of the newly restored Sistine Chapel. With little experience as a painter (though famed for his sculpture David), Michelangelo was reluctant to begin the massive project.
Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling recounts the four extraordinary years Michelangelo spent laboring over the vast ceiling while the power politics and personal rivalries that abounded in Rome swirled around him. Battling against ill health, financial difficulties, domestic problems, the pope's impatience and a bitter rivalry with the brilliant young painter Raphael, Michelangelo created scenes so beautiful that they are considered to be among the greatest masterpieces of all time. A panorama of illustrious figures converged around the creation of this magnificent work- from the great Dutch scholar Erasmus to the young Martin Luther- and Ross King skillfully weaves them through his compelling historical narrative, offering uncommon insight into the intersection of art and history.
I am not sure how, but I ended up with three copies of this book.... I am sending one of these copies to my cousin....
