World History Biographies: Michelangelo: The Young Artist Who Dreamed of Perfection (National Geographic World History Biographies) - Hardcover

Wilkinson, Philip

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 079225533X ISBN 13: 9780792255338

Publisher: National Geographic Kids, 2006

Synopsis

Has any other artist left the world such a vast legacy as Michelangelo? Author Philip Wilkinson leads young readers on a journey of discovery through the life and works of the Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, architect, and poet in a visually evocative book.

Wilkinson's lively narrative follows Michelangelo from his early apprenticeship in fresco through his fascination with sculpture, which gave us such masterpieces as the Pieta and David. Readers learn how Michelangelo studied anatomy by cutting up cadavers and of his tortuous struggle to release the human form from raw stone.

With the help of period artwork, quotes, and photographs of artifacts, the book traces Michelangelo's lifelong association with the Medici family and his Vatican patronage through several papacies. His monumental work on the Sistine Chapel ceiling is examined in detail, as is Michelangelo's role as Chief Architect to St. Peter's. Michelangelo's story will enthrall all who are inspired by the search for perfection.

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About this title

About the Author:

Philip Wilkinson is the author of nearly 50 books. He lives in the Cotswolds, England.

Review:

"These handsomely designed books present the lives of accomplished and powerful leaders.... Volumes are illustrated with maps and many colorful photographs of art and sculpture that give substance to years long past."

About this edition

• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 079225533X
• ISBN 13: 9780792255338
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64