Masters of Art, Michelangelo: Master of the Italian Renaissance

Even in his own day, Michelangelo was recognized by his contemporary Giorgio Vasari as having surpassed all other artists, including the great masters of the past. He excelled as a sculptor, painter and architect and was also gifted as a poet. The information presented in this book is arranged in double-page spreads, each a chapter in its own right, devoted to an aspect of the life and art of Michelangelo or the major artistic and cultural developments of his time. Each spread concerns a main theme, gives a chronological account of events in Michelangelo's life, and includes photographs, reproductions of drawings and other works of art which enlarge on the central theme. 64 pages.