Bibliograph

Young Michelangelo, the path to the Sistine, John T. Spike

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Young Michelangelo, the path to the Sistine, John T. Spike

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [247]-263) and index

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individual biography

Illustrations

platesillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Young Michelangelo

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

505419568

Responsibility statement

John T. Spike

Sub title

the path to the Sistine

Summary

Spike covers the full range of Michelangelo's early years and explores the overwhelming influence that his charismatic personality had upon his contemporaries and followers. He traces Michelangelo's development into a master sculptor, probes his involvement in the most troubling controversies of his age, and recreates Florence and Rome with vivid sketches

Table Of Contents

In the beginning : Florence, 1475-1489/90 -- The garden of the Medici ; Florence, 1489/90-April 1492 -- The generations : Florence, Bologna, Florence, April 1492-June 1496 -- Sacred and profane love : Rome, July 1496-July 1500 -- David : Florence, July 1496-June 1504 -- The vizier : Florence, Rome, Carrara, Bologna, Rome, June 1504-March 1508

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Path to the Sistine

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