Michelangelo. The Complete Works. Paintings, Sculptures, Architecture by Christo

Description: Michelangelo. The Complete Works. Paintings, Sculptures, Architecture by Christof Thoenes, Frank Zöllner Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This XL edition traces the extraordinary depth and breadth of Michelangelos work and his ascent to the elite of the Renaissance and art history. Ten richly illustrated chapters cover the artists paintings, sculptures, and architecture, with special focus on the tour de force frescoes of the Sistine Chapel. Publisher Description Before reaching the tender age of 30, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) had already sculpted Pietà and David, two of the most famous sculptures in the entire history of art. As a sculptor, painter, draftsman, and architect, the achievements of this Italian master are unique-no artist before or after him has ever produced such a vast, multifaceted, and wide-ranging œuvre.This fresh TASCHEN edition traces Michelangelos ascent to the cultural elite of the Renaissance. Ten richly illustrated chapters cover the artists paintings, sculptures, and architecture, including a close analysis of the artists tour de force frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Full-page reproductions and enlarged details allow readers to appreciate the finest details in the artists repertoire, while the books biographical essay considers Michelangelos more personal traits and circumstances, such as his solitary nature, his thirst for money and commissions, his immense wealth, and his skill as a property investor. Author Biography Christof Thoenes (1928–2018) studied art history in Berlin and Pavia, before completing his doctorate in Berlin. Thoenes was Honorary Professor in Hamburg and worked many years for the Bibliotheca Hertziana (Max-Planck-Institute) in Rome. He contributed to numerous publications on Italian art, particularly on architecture and architectural theory of the 15th to 18th centuries.Frank Zöllner wrote his doctoral thesis on motifs originating from Antiquity in the history of art and architecture of the Medieval and Renaissance periods (1987). He is also the author of a postdoctoral treatise on motion and expression in the art of Leonardo da Vinci, published in 2010. He has published numerous works on Renaissance art and art theory, and on 20th-century art. Since 1996 he has been Professor of Medieval and Modern Art at the University of Leipzig. For TASCHEN he has authored the XL monographs on Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Details ISBN 3836586126 ISBN-13 9783836586122 Title Michelangelo. The Complete Works. Paintings, Sculptures, Architecture Author Christof Thoenes, Frank Zöllner Format Hardcover Year 2022 Pages 480 Publisher Taschen GmbH GE_Item_ID:135354819; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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