Michelangelo: Sculptor And Painter (Signature Lives)

Somervill, Barbara A.; Michelangelo Buonarroti

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9780756508142: Michelangelo: Sculptor And Painter (Signature Lives)

ISBN 10: 0756508142 ISBN 13: 9780756508142

Publisher: Compass Point Books, 2005

A biography profiling the life of Italian artist Michelangelo, who carved beautiful sculptures including the statue of David, and is also remembered for painting the ceiling fresco of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, Italy. Includes source notes and timeline.

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About the Author:

Barbara A. Somervill is a Capstone Press author.

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Gr. 6-9. In this entry in the Signature Lives series, Somervill presents a candid introduction to her famous Renaissance subject. Her text has a casual tone, and her direct, sometimes colloquial language will capture some reluctant readers. Occasionally, she presents strong opinion as fact. For example, she refers to Michelangelo as a "know-it-all" and "an avid complainer," comments that aren't supported in the appended source notes, which refer only to direct quotations. Still, Somervill offers a compelling portrait that humanizes her subject and, through vivid detail, gives a sense of the physical work and taxing life of a Renaissance artist. Color images depict key figures as well as the artist's greatest works, and the elegant book design employs black, linen-textured endpapers, thick paper stock, and chapter heads printed in rolling script that resembles the mark of quill pens. Extensive back matter includes an illustrated time line, source notes, a glossary, a bibliography, and an Internet site that will lead researchers to more Web resources. Gillian Engberg
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