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MICHELANGELO: HIS EPIC LIFE by Martin Gayford – Signed 1st Edition, 1st Impression Hardcover (2013, Penguin). SIGNED by Martin Gayford on the title page, this rare first edition, first impression hardback is a highly collectible biography of Michelangelo, written by one of Britain’s most acclaimed art historians. Book: Very Good. Dustjacket: Very Good. Clean, tightly bound copy with sharp corners and strong boards. Dustjacket protected the front and back endpapers beautifully. Gift dedicated with the the author’s signature, no tears, no foxing. Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd. Dimensions: 240 x 164 x 56 mm. A definitive biography of Renaissance master Michelangelo Buonarroti, this epic volume by Martin Gayford-author of Constable in Love and The Yellow House-chronicles the dramatic life of one of history’s greatest sculptors and painters. From carving David and painting the Sistine Chapel Ceiling to enduring the politics of the Medici and the papacy, Michelangelo’s life was as monumental as his art. This signed first edition offers unique insight into the man behind the masterpieces, with Gayford’s vivid storytelling bringing Michelangelo’s world to life. It is a measure of [Michelangelo’s] magnitude, and Gayford’s skill in capturing it, that you finish this book wishing that Michelangelo had lived longer and created more’ Rachel Spence, FT. One of our most distinguished writers on what makes modern artists tick. It is very difficult to cut through the thicket of generations of scholarship and say anything new about David, the Sistine Chapel, The Last Judgement, the Basilica of St Peter’s or many of Michelangelo’s other masterpieces, but Gayford manages to do so by encouraging us to think – and look – at both the obvious and the overlooked’ Sunday Telegraph. Only the most ambitious biographer can take on the talent of Michelangelo Buonarroti’ The Times. Martin Gayford has been art critic of the Spectator and the Sunday Telegraph. He is currently Chief European art critic for Bloomberg. Among his publications are: The Yellow House: Van Gogh, Gauguin and Nine Turbulent Weeks in Arles, The Penguin Book of Art Writing, of which he was co-editor, Man with a Blue Scarf: On Sitting for a Portrait by Lucian Freud, and contributions to many catalogues. He lives in Cambridge with his wife and two children. It is very difficult to cut through the thicket of generations of scholarship and say anything new about David, the Sistine Chapel, The Last Judgement, the Basilica of St Peter’s or many of Michelangelo’s other masterpieces, but Gayford manages to do so by encouraging us to think – and look – at both the obvious and the overlooked (Sunday Telegraph). It is a measure of [Michelangelo’s] magnitude, and Gayford’s skill in capturing it, that you finish this book wishing that Michelangelo had lived longer and created more (Rachel Spence FT). Only the most ambitious biographer can take on the talent of Michelangelo Buonarroti (The Times). Dispatched tracked and insured worldwide. Packed securely in protective packaging. Ideal for collectors of signed biographies, art historians, or admirers of the Italian Renaissance, this is a beautifully preserved edition and a rare signed copy. Physical Description: xxv, 661 pages : illustrations (some colour), 1 map ; 24 cm. Death and life of Michelangelo — 2. Unruly apprenticeship — 4. Piero de’ Medici and flight to Bologna — 7. Rome, Cupid, Bacchus and the Pieta — 8. David and other bodies — 9. Michelangelo versus Leonardo — 10. Giants and slaves — 11. Roman rivalry — 14. Marble mountains — 15. New fantasies — 17. Love and exile — 19.

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Michelangelo: Complete Works – LIMITED EDITION – by Frank Zöllner, Christof Thoenes, Thomas Pöpper. Outer sleeve doubles as a bookstand / book holder. This is a glorious exploration of Michelangelo’s works. Before reaching the tender age of 30, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475 1564) had already sculpted. Two of the most famous sculptures in the entire history of art. As a sculptor, painter, draftsman, and architect, the achievements of this Italian master are unique. No artist before or after him has ever produced such a vast, multifaceted, and wide-ranging oeuvre. This comprehensive book explores Michelangelo s life and work with. A richly illustrated biographical essay, and a complete four-part inventory of his paintings, sculptures, buildings, and drawings. In addition, the book tackles the controversial issue of the attribution of Michelangelo drawings, an area in which decisions continue to be steered by the interests of the art market and the major collections. This is the definitive work about Michelangelo for generations to come. This item is in the category “Books, Comics & Magazines\Books”. The seller is “pembrokeshire_frame” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and Barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Republic of Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei Darussalam, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French Guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Macau, Monaco, Maldives, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and Caicos Islands, Aruba, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Trinidad and Tobago.

• Binding: Hardcover
• Book Title: Michelangelo Complete Works
• Narrative Type: Non-Fiction
• Publisher: Taschen
• Edition: Limited Edition
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Literary Movement: Renaissance
• Limited Edition: Yes
• Author: Frank Zöllner, Christof Thoenes, Thomas Pöpper
• Features: Book Stand, Dust Jacket
• Genre: Renaissance, Antiquarian & Collectible, Art & Culture, Biographies & True Stories, Historical
• Topic: Art History, Renaissance

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DOLLHOUSE MINIATURE ARTISAN BARBARA RAHEB ” WORLD OF MICHELANGELO” LOVELY COLLECTIBLE MICRO MINIATURE BOOK. Thank you for your interest in my listings. Please feel free to ask any questions. I would rather answer a question than have you unhappy. I respond as quickly as possible. If you see items in my pictures that you wish for me to list, please ask as sometimes these are things that I would list for you. At times there may be residue from tacky stuff that is applied to hold a miniature down. I try to remove this but sometimes I may miss some. Please request an invoice when you are finished so that I have the link to invoice them together quickly for you. I also pack very carefully to assure these items come to you without damage. Remember around the holiday season that the postal service gets busier and items may take an extra day or so to arrive. Please pay promptly for your item. Imagine if you didn’t get your paycheck. Please note that these are tiny items and therefore are not safe for young children. These are miniatures that are created by artists for adults so please use good judgement. I have seen unimaginable things in young childrens ears and nose. The item “MICRO MINIATURE ARTISAN BARBARA RAHEB SIGNED LTD. WORLD OF MICHELANGELO BOOK” is in sale since Sunday, July 26, 2020. This item is in the category “Dolls & Bears\Dollhouse Miniatures\Artist Offerings”. The seller is “prenupt” and is located in Mount Airy, Maryland. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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