- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Phaidon Press (Sep 12 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0714834831
- ISBN-13: 978-0714834832
- Product Dimensions: 21.9 x 16.4 x 2.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 680 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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#1,654,503 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #71 in Books > Arts & Photography > Artists, A-Z > ( M-O ) > Michelangelo
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The books in the Art and Ideas series, which will cover everything from Fra Angelico to Frida Kahlo, are supremely pleasurable to read. In this volume, for example, Anthony Hughes writes dryly of a Michelangelo sculpture of Christ, which was tinkered with and damaged during installation in March 1521: "Since then, more tampering has taken place.... From the late sixteenth century, Christ's genitalia were hidden beneath a bronze loincloth, although that did not prevent a zealous Dominican from trying to remove the penis." Written by scholarly experts who know how to turn a phrase and focus a gaze, the books are filled with hundreds of crisp, color reproductions that give purely visual pleasure and information. Their handy size, 6 1/4 by 8 1/2 inches, makes them easy to carry in a briefcase or backpack, and the text is printed in an easy-to-read typeface, with generous spacing. Even the time lines, biographies, and glossaries in the back are inviting to the eye. There will eventually be more than 100 volumes in the series, which is comparable to Thames and Hudson's World of Art series.
Book Description
The books in the Art and Ideas series, which will cover everything from Fra Angelico to Frida Kahlo, are supremely pleasurable to read. In this volume, for example, Anthony Hughes writes dryly of a Michelangelo sculpture of Christ, which was tinkered with and damaged during installation in March 1521: "Since then, more tampering has taken place.... From the late sixteenth century, Christ's genitalia were hidden beneath a bronze loincloth, although that did not prevent a zealous Dominican from trying to remove the penis." Written by scholarly experts who know how to turn a phrase and focus a gaze, the books are filled with hundreds of crisp, color reproductions that give purely visual pleasure and information. Their handy size, 6 1/4 by 8 1/2 inches, makes them easy to carry in a briefcase or backpack, and the text is printed in an easy-to-read typeface, with generous spacing. Even the time lines, biographies, and glossaries in the back are inviting to the eye. There will eventually be more than 100 volumes in the series, which is comparable to Thames and Hudson's World of Art series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
great value, great text,
By "jmaszle" (NY, NY USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Michelangelo A&i (Paperback)
Hughes gives a lot of info in a short book, and paints a very well balanced idea of Michelangelo the man. I felt bad forBuonaratti after reading this. He truly was a miserable man, yet his committment to his art was never diminished for a moment. In the end the story of his life is inspiring and humbling. Inspiring because it proves what man can acheive, humbling in the sacrifices that were made in order to fulfill his destiny as one of the great geniuses to have ever lived.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Layout, Great Content,
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This review is from: Michelangelo A&i (Paperback)
Firstly, I was thoughroughly impressed by the quality of this little book. The layout of the pages, the quality of the paper, everything. I'm glad to report that the content matches its presentation: Very clean, clear text featuring an unbiased look at Michelangelo's life. The book often cites former biographers (specifically Vasari and Condivi) and more often than not, it tries to find the right history. Very good illustrations of his more famous artwork as well as some drawings. Excellent!
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4.8 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews) 21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Layout, Great Content,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Michelangelo A&i (Paperback)
Firstly, I was thoughroughly impressed by the quality of this little book. The layout of the pages, the quality of the paper, everything. I'm glad to report that the content matches its presentation: Very clean, clear text featuring an unbiased look at Michelangelo's life. The book often cites former biographers (specifically Vasari and Condivi) and more often than not, it tries to find the right history. Very good illustrations of his more famous artwork as well as some drawings. Excellent!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
An art book that reads well!,
By Mourning Light "mournlight" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Michelangelo A&i (Paperback)
You know how rare that is! But this book is one you don't want to put down. It is so well written, educational, and has so many great illustrations. I enjoyed it a lot.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
great value, great text,
By "jmaszle" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Michelangelo A&i (Paperback)
Hughes gives a lot of info in a short book, and paints a very well balanced idea of Michelangelo the man. I felt bad forBuonaratti after reading this. He truly was a miserable man, yet his committment to his art was never diminished for a moment. In the end the story of his life is inspiring and humbling. Inspiring because it proves what man can acheive, humbling in the sacrifices that were made in order to fulfill his destiny as one of the great geniuses to have ever lived. |
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