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In 1508, despite strong advice to the contrary, the powerful Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the newly restored Sistine Chapel. With little experience as a painter (though famed for his sculpture "David"), Michelangelo was reluctant to begin the massive project. "Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling" recounts the four extraordinary years Michelangelo spent laboring over the vast ceiling while the power politics and personal rivalries that abounded in Rome swirled around him. Battling against ill health, financial difficulties, domestic problems, the pope's impatience, and a bitter rivalry with the brilliant young painter Raphael, Michelangelo created scenes so beautiful that they are considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time. A panorama of illustrious figures converged around the creation of this great work-from the great Dutch scholar Desiderius Erasmus to the young Martin Luther-and Ross King skillfully weaves them through his compelling historical narrative, offering uncommon insight into the intersection of art and history.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0142003697
ISBN-13
9780142003695
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2398198

Product Key Features

Book Title
Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling
Author
Ross King
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Individual Artists / General, Europe / Italy, Buildings / Religious, Subjects & Themes / Religious, Decorative Arts, History / Renaissance
Publication Year
2003
Genre
Design, Art, Architecture, History
Number of Pages
384 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
6.1in
Item Weight
17.9 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Nd623.B9.K55 2003
Grade from
Twelfth Grade
Grade to
Up
Reviews
"Ross King expertly wipes away the smudges from the story of this great painting, only to uncover a truth even more exciting and impossible." (San Francisco Chronicle), "Ross King expertly wipes away the smudges from the story of this great painting, only to uncover a truth even more exciting and impossible." ( San Francisco Chronicle )
Copyright Date
2003
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2003-283284
Dewey Decimal
759.5
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes

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by d6VuQPHyQJm@Del...Feb 01, 2010
Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling by Ross King
I wanted to buy this book so I could look into the life of the genius himself, I was pleasantly surprized! While the book itself was in fair condition the content had many tidbits of information about the era and also pictures and sketches as well. The service was perfect and the book a wonderful addition to my library of the old masters.
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by agblletMay 12, 2010
read this before you go to the Sistine Chapel in Rome
This book provides the story leading up to and during the painting of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. It really enriches your visit to read up before you go.

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