Books with author Michelangelo Buonarroti

The ‘Divine’ sculptor, painter, architect, poet and engineer, Michelangelo Buonarroti exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of Western art, producing masterpieces that rank among the most famous in existence. Delphi’s groundbreaking ‘Masters of Art Series’ presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing digital readers to explore the works of the world’s greatest artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents the complete works of Michelangelo, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* The complete paintings of Michelangelo — over 400 images, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order* Includes reproductions of rare works* The complete ceiling and wall frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, fully indexed* Insightful introductions, giving valuable contextual information on all the paintings and sculptures * Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Michelangelo’s celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books* Hundreds of images in stunning colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders* Rare attributed works* Also includes Michelangelo's architectural, poetical and drawing works* Easily locate the works you want to view* Features three bonus biographies, including Vasari’s legendary work - discover Michelangelo's artistic and personal life* Scholarly ordering of plates into chronological order and literary genresPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting e-Art booksCONTENTS:The PaintingsTHE TORMENT OF ST. ANTHONYMADONNA AND CHILD WITH ST. JOHN AND ANGELSTHE ENTOMBMENTDONI TONDO: THE HOLY FAMILYTHE BATTLE OF CASCINASISTINE CHAPEL CEILINGTABLE OF CONTENTS FOR THE SISTINE CHAPEL CEILING ‘DETAIL’ IMAGESTHE LAST JUDGMENTLEDA AND THE SWANTHE CONVERSION OF SAULTHE CRUCIFIXION OF ST. PETERThe SculpturesMADONNA OF THE STAIRSBATTLE OF THE CENTAURSCRUCIFIXESSTATUES FOR THE ‘ARCA DI SAN DOMENICO’BACCHUSPIETÀDAVIDMADONNA OF BRUGESPICCOLOMINI ALTARPIECETONDO PITTITADDEI TONDOST. MATTHEWTOMB OF POPE JULIUS IIREBELLIOUS SLAVEDYING SLAVEOTHER SLAVE STATUESTHE GENIUS OF VICTORYTOMB OF GIULIANO DE’ MEDICITOMB OF LORENZO DE’ MEDICIAPOLLO-DAVIDCROUCHING BOYCRISTO DELLA MINERVABRUTUSFLORENTINE PIETÀRONDANINI PIETÀATTRIBUTED SCULPTURESThe ArchitectureLIST OF ARCHITECTURAL WORKSThe DrawingsLIST OF DRAWINGSThe PoetryESSAY ON THE POETRY OF MICHELANGELO by Walter PaterTHE SONNETS OF MICHAELANGELO BUONARROTIThe BiographiesLIFE OF MICHELAGNOLO BUONARROTI by Giorgio VasariMICHELANGELO by Romain RollandTHE LIFE OF MICHELANGELO BUONARROTI by John Addington SymondsPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles

In the late fifteenth century, the palace of Lorenzo the Magnificent, ruler of Florence, was a meeting place of intellectuals, writers, philosophers, and artists. Among them was the talented young Michelangelo, soon to rank with Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael as one of the giants of the Renaissance. This book tells of Michelangelo's training in the workshop of Ghirlandaio, his fascination with the frescoes of Giotto and Masaccio, and the development of his lifelong passion for sculpture.

With an engaging text by renowned Michelangelo scholar William E. Wallace, Michelangelo: The Complete Sculpture, Painting, Architecture brings together in one exquisite volume the powerful sculptures, the awe-inspiring paintings, and the classical architectural works of one of the greatest artists of all time. Including everything from his sculptures Pietàs and David to his beautiful paintings of the Sistine Chapel and the Doni Tondo, the book provides an opportunity to view Michelangelo’s work as never before, and to more fully understand the artist who, through his work, spoke of his life and times. The frescoes are specially printed on onion skin paper to recreate the actual appearance of light reflecting off of the plaster walls. The stunning black-and-white photography of the sculptures is printed in four colors to bring out the rich details of the marble.

Michelangelo’s (1475–1564) “Taddei Tondo,” in the collection of the Royal Academy in London, offers a fascinating insight into the master’s technical and experimental skill. Joshua Reynolds, the Academy’s first president, considered that Michelangelo represented everything that an artist should aspire to, combining technical brilliance with sublime poetical imagination, and the Tondo shows this in scintillating relief. Expertly researched and written by the renowned Renaissance art historian Alison Cole, this book moves through the life of the “Tondo,” from Michelangelo’s rivalry with Leonardo to the marble’s arrival at the Royal Academy and its use in the RA Schools. Finishing with a fresh look at the Tondo’s role in revealing Michelangelo’s technical experimentalism, Cole explores the importance of finish and what constitutes a finished work of art. Lavishly illustrated and including new photos of the Tondo, this is an enriching exploration of a lesser-known side of the great Renaissance master’s work.