Essential Artists: Michelangelo (Paperback)

Painting 10 masters of the art world in the context of their times, these engaging references examine the political, religious, and social events that shaped the lives and works of history's most celebrated artists. Insightful text and original color paintings provide explanation and analysis of a multitude of masterpieces for young art aficionados to enjoy. Profiling the original Renaissance man, this guide examines Michelangelo's life as an Italian painter, sculptor, architect, and engineer, analyzing the influential creations of the man who painted the Sistine Chapel, designed the Medici Chapel, and sculpted the Pieta and the David.