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Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling
by Ross King
- Used
- Good
- Condition
- Good
- ISBN 10
- 0142003697
- ISBN 13
- 9780142003695
- Seller
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Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, United States
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About This Item
Soft cover book in good condition. Pictures on request
Synopsis
In 1508, despite strong advice to the contrary, the powerful Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the newly restored Sistine Chapel. With little experience as a painter (though famed for his sculpture David ), Michelangelo was reluctant to begin the massive project. Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling recounts the four extraordinary years Michelangelo spent laboring over the vast ceiling while the power politics and personal rivalries that abounded in Rome swirled around him. Battling against ill health, financial difficulties, domestic problems, the pope's impatience, and a bitter rivalry with the brilliant young painter Raphael, Michelangelo created scenes so beautiful that they are considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time. A panorama of illustrious figures converged around the creation of this great work-from the great Dutch scholar Desiderius Erasmus to the young Martin Luther-and Ross King skillfully weaves them through his compelling historical narrative, offering uncommon insight into the intersection of art and history.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rose Marie Oakes dba Old Village Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 126171
- Title
- Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling
- Author
- Ross King
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover book
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 2003
- Binding
- Unknown
- ISBN 10
- 0142003697
- ISBN 13
- 9780142003695
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2003
- Size
- 8vo
Terms of Sale
Rose Marie Oakes dba Old Village Books
I accept credit card payments only through Biblio.com Media mail shipping is free . Returns will be accepted up until 14 days of receipt of book. Return will be accepted if you are not satisfied with the book and if it was not properly described.
About the Seller
Rose Marie Oakes dba Old Village Books
Biblio member since 2005
Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
About Rose Marie Oakes dba Old Village Books
I have been selling books for over 20years at Antique and Collectible shows around the South. I have also been selling on the internet for the past 20 years. I try to describe my books accurately and to keep my listings up to date. I am happy to answer any questions that you may have.
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