MTU Cork Library Catalogue

Michelangelo : the artist, the man, and his times /

Wallace, William E.

Michelangelo : the artist, the man, and his times / William E. Wallace. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010. - xvi, 401 p., [8] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 24 cm. + pbk.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Rome, 1496 -- 2. Aristocrat of Artists -- 3. Rise to Prominence -- 4. Papal Summons -- 5. Rome, 1508-1516 -- 6. Florence, 1515-1525 -- 7. Week in the Life -- 8. Florence, 1525-1534 -- 9. Rome, 1534-1542 -- 10. Rome, 1542-1545 -- 11. Papal Architect, Rome, 1546-1549 -- 12. New Friends, Diminishing Family -- 13. St. Peter's -- 14. Late Work, Long Life -- 15. Final Years -- 16. Return to Florence.

A visual and literary treasury of the works of a master of the Renaissance allows the reader to view Michelangelo's work as never before. A marvelous and engaging text by Wallace humanizes this larger-than-life artist. 150 color photos; 100 b&w photos.

9780521111997 0521111994

2009003636


Michelangelo Buonarroti, 1475-1564.


Artists--Italy--Biography.

759.5 MIC

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