Delphi Complete Works of Michelangelo

Description

The ‘Divine’ sculptor, painter, architect, poet and engineer, Michelangelo Buonarroti exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of Western art, producing masterpieces that rank among the most famous in existence. Delphi’s groundbreaking ‘Masters of Art Series’ presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing digital readers to explore the works of the world’s greatest artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents the complete works of Michelangelo, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material.* The complete paintings of Michelangelo — over 400 images, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order* Includes reproductions of rare works* The complete ceiling and wall frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, fully indexed* Insightful introductions, giving valuable contextual information on all the paintings and sculptures* Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Michelangelo’s celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books* Hundreds of images in stunning colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders* Rare attributed works* Also includes Michelangelos architectural, poetical and drawing works* Easily locate the works you want to view* Features three bonus biographies, including Vasari’s legendary work - discover Michelangelos artistic and personal life* Scholarly ordering of plates into chronological order and literary genres