Description
In 1508, Pope Julius II defied conventional wisdom and tasked the renowned sculptor Michelangelo with an unprecedented challenge: to adorn the vast ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Despite his initial reluctance and limited experience as a painter, Michelangelo embarked on a four-year journey that would redefine artistic achievement. This narrative plunges into the heart of that monumental endeavor, exploring the intense artistic, political, and personal battles Michelangelo faced, including the impatience of his patron and the rivalry with Raphael. It masterfully interweaves the creation of this iconic masterpiece with the vibrant, often tumultuous, world of Renaissance Rome, revealing the profound intersection of art, faith, and human ambition.
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paperback
Penguin Books
Published Jan 1, 2003
373 pages
ISBN: 9780142003695
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First Published
2003
Language
eng
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