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3) Michelangelo
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A biography of Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet of the fifteenth century, Michelangelo.
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In 1508, despite strong advice to the contrary, the powerful Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo to paint 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...
8) Michelangelo
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Text and numerous color and and black-and-white reproductions present the work of the artist, describe his career achievements, and his personal life.
9) Michelangelo
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[1991]
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Describes the life of the Italian Renaissance artist and examines some of his paintings and sculptures.
10) Michelangelo
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1994.
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Focuses on the childhood of the noted artist Michelangelo.
12) Michelangelo
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1978.
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This book contains background text on the life and work of Michelanagelo along with mostly color leaves of plates.
13) Michelangelo
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With reproductions of art masterpieces in full color, this book examines the life and art of Michelangelo and focuses on the cultural developments of the era in which he lived.
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[2019]
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"As he entered his seventies, the great Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo despaired that his productive years were past. Anguished by the death of friends and discouraged by the loss of commissions to younger artists, this supreme painter and sculptor began carving his own tomb. It was at this unlikely moment that fate intervened to task Michelangelo with the most ambitious and daunting project of his long creative life. 'Michelangelo, God's...
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c2007
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"The Pietáa, the David, the Moses and the Sistine Chapel -- Michelangelo's genius is apparent in every medium he worked. In this course, internationally recognized Michelangelo expert, author, and professor William E. Wallace provides a fresh and insightful perspective on the life and work of Michelangelo, even including the Master's poetry. The 36 lectures feature more than 900 visuals, including stunning reproductions of the his sculptures, paintings,...
16) Michelangelo
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[1993]
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Describes the background and artistic career of the well-known Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, and architect, Michelangelo Buonarroti.