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Michael Angelo
Paperback
ArtistsMedieval & Renaissance HistoryIndividual Artists
ISBN13: 9781025836591
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Michael Angelo by E. V. Lucas is an insightful exploration into the life and monumental achievements of one of history's most celebrated artists, Michelangelo Buonarroti. Written with Lucas's characteristic elegance and clarity, the work delves into the dual nature of the artist as both a titan of the High Renaissance and a deeply complex human soul. The narrative traces Michelangelo's evolution from his early apprenticeship in Florence to his zenith in Rome, where he produced enduring masterpieces such as the David, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and the dome of St. Peter's Basilica.
Lucas examines not only the technical brilliance of Michelangelo's sculpture and painting but also the spiritual and political turbulence of the era that shaped his creative vision. By highlighting his relationships with powerful patrons such as the Medici family and various Popes, this study provides a comprehensive look at the intersection of political power and artistic genius. This work remains a vital resource for readers interested in art history, offering a profound appreciation for the man who redefined the possibilities of human expression through stone and pigment. It is a compelling portrait of a restless spirit whose influence continues to define the Western artistic canon.
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