The Sculptures Of Michelangelo: Complete Edition
Edition: Second edition
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Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good , price clipped
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Condition remarks: Damage around jacket spine and folds. Binding firm and pages clear
A landmark work in art history, The Sculptures of Michelangelo: Complete Edition presents a comprehensive visual and scholarly survey of one of the Renaissance's most towering artistic achievements. Ludwig Goldscheider meticulously catalogs the full breadth of Michelangelo's sculptural output, from the youthful virtuosity of the Madonna of the Stairs to the profound spiritual intensity of the late Pietàs, illustrating how each work reflects the artist's evolving mastery and inner life. The text pairs authoritative critical commentary with an extensive collection of photographs, offering readers both an intimate and panoramic view of the marble and stone that defined an era. Goldscheider argues that Michelangelo's sculptures are not merely technical triumphs but deeply personal expressions of faith, beauty, and human struggle, situating each piece within its historical and biographical context. This definitive edition remains an indispensable reference for art historians, students, and collectors seeking a rigorous yet accessible engagement with the sculptor's complete legacy.
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Edition: Second edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Damage around jacket spine and folds. Binding firm and pages clear
A landmark work in art history, The Sculptures of Michelangelo: Complete Edition presents a comprehensive visual and scholarly survey of one of the Renaissance's most towering artistic achievements. Ludwig Goldscheider meticulously catalogs the full breadth of Michelangelo's sculptural output, from the youthful virtuosity of the Madonna of the Stairs to the profound spiritual intensity of the late Pietàs, illustrating how each work reflects the artist's evolving mastery and inner life. The text pairs authoritative critical commentary with an extensive collection of photographs, offering readers both an intimate and panoramic view of the marble and stone that defined an era. Goldscheider argues that Michelangelo's sculptures are not merely technical triumphs but deeply personal expressions of faith, beauty, and human struggle, situating each piece within its historical and biographical context. This definitive edition remains an indispensable reference for art historians, students, and collectors seeking a rigorous yet accessible engagement with the sculptor's complete legacy.
