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Michelangelo - Monumental work about Michelangelo from the A. Manuritini Collection

A magnificent monographic book on Michelangelo Buonarroti by Fabrizio Mancinelli and Rolando Bellini , published by the prestigious Collezione d'Arte A. Manuritini . A richly illustrated reference work that documents the life and work of the Renaissance genius through high-quality reproductions.

Book Characteristics

• Artist: Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564)
• Authors: Fabrizio Mancinelli and Rolando Bellini
• Collection: Collezione d'Arte A. Manuritini
• Format: Large format with hardcover and dust jacket.
• Illustrations: High-quality reproductions of the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
• Language: Italian

About Michelangelo

Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) is universally recognized as one of the greatest artists of all time. Sculptor, painter, architect, and poet, Michelangelo mastered all the arts with unparalleled skill, leaving a legacy that defines the Italian Renaissance and influences art to this day.

Cover Artwork

The cover features a magnificent detail from the Sistine Chapel frescoes: two monumental figures – a nude, athletic youth and a sibyl or prophetess – painted with Michelangelo's characteristic virtuosity. The figures demonstrate the artist's absolute mastery in the representation of human anatomy, movement, and expression, with earthy and golden tones that evoke the Renaissance palette.

Back cover

The back cover features a striking detail of a bearded prophet or patriarch from the Sistine Chapel, with a pensive expression and hand resting on his face. The figure demonstrates Michelangelo's ability to imbue his representations with psychological depth and humanity, through sculptural modeling of form using light and shadow.

Comprehensive Content

The book offers a comprehensive overview of Michelangelo's work, documenting his major creations: the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel (ceiling and Last Judgment), sculptures such as David, Pietà, and Moses, architectural projects such as St. Peter's Basilica, and preparatory drawings. Each work is historically contextualized and analyzed from both a technical and artistic standpoint.

The Sistine Chapel Frescoes

The Sistine Chapel represents the pinnacle of Renaissance painting. The ceiling, painted between 1508-1512, features scenes from Genesis, including the iconic Creation of Adam. The Last Judgment (1536-1541) on the altar wall is a monumental composition of over 300 figures. This book documents these masterpieces with exceptionally high-quality reproductions.

Expert Authors

Fabrizio Mancinelli is a renowned art historian specializing in Michelangelo and the Italian Renaissance. Rolando Bellini contributes technical and contextual analyses. Together, they offer a rigorous yet accessible academic perspective on Michelangelo's genius.

Quality Reproductions

The illustrations are of exceptional quality, allowing one to appreciate the details of the fresco technique, the color palette, the monumental composition, and the anatomical details that characterize Michelangelo's work. The images reveal the texture of the painting and the artist's technical mastery.

Reference Value

This work is an essential reference for art history students, admirers of the Italian Renaissance, artists and academics, and anyone interested in the work of one of humanity's greatest geniuses. The book from the Collezione d'Arte A. Manuritini is known for its editorial quality and scientific rigor.

State of Conservation

Book in good condition. Hardcover with a blue dust jacket featuring reproductions of the Sistine Chapel frescoes. Clean and well-preserved pages. Clear and vibrant illustrations. Signs of use consistent with its age that do not detract from the appreciation of the images.

An essential work for art libraries, for collectors of books on the Italian Renaissance, for students and teachers of art history, for artists, or for anyone interested in the work of Michelangelo. A valuable investment in knowledge about one of the greatest artists of all time.