Michelangelo by Sophie Behr

Michelangelo by Sophie Behr

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A survey of one of the greatest masters of the Renaissance.

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Michelangelo by Sophie Behr

A legend within his own lifetime, Michelangelo (1457-1564) has been universally admired in the centuries since his death. Anthony Hughes employs the latest evidence from research and restoration projects to take a fresh look at what Michelangelo was and what he has become. The book sets the artist firmly within the political and social world he inhabited, offering a full account of his creative endeavours in sculpture, drawing, painting, architecture and poetry.

"Anthony Hughes has written a lucid account of Michelangelo's careerIt would be difficult to imagine a better introduction to the man and his work than this."—Bruce Boucher, Department of the History of Art, University College London

"An excellent, single volume introduction to Michelangelo that successfully integrates history and social context with sensitive analysis of the master's art."—William E Wallace, Professor of Art History, Washington University, St Louis

On the Art & Ideas series

"Art & Ideas has broken new ground in making accessible authoritative views on periods, movements and concepts in art. As a series it represents a real advance in publishing."—Sir Nicholas Serota, Director, Tate London

"The format is wonderful and offers what had long been missing in academic studies: usable manuals for specific themes or periods... I am definitely not alone in welcoming Art & Ideas as a precious set of teaching tools."—Joachim Pissarro, Yale University

"Phaidon's series may prove to be the pick of the crop. It boasts expert but undogmatic texts and a wealth of illustrations."—The Sunday Telegraph

Anthony Hughes was formerly Senior Lecturer in the History of Art at the University of Leeds. He is Co-Editor of Sculpture and Its Reproductions.
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ISBN 13 9780714834832
ISBN 10 0714834831
Title Michelangelo
Author Sophie Behr
Series Art And Ideas Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Phaidon Press Ltd
Year published 1997-12-09
Number of pages 352
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.