MECHELANGELO

Complete account of the architectural work of leading Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475 - 1564) Detailed presentation of 31 built and unbuilt projects spanning half a century including Michelangelo''s best-known works such as the Laurentian Library at San Lorenzo (1519 - 59) and St Peter''s in the Vatican (1546 - 54) Contains annotated sketches and pen-and-ink studies as well as extensive photography by leading fine-art photographer Gabriele Basilico Essays by renowned critics Guilio Carlo Argan and Bruno Contardi discuss the development of Michelangelo''s architecture and his complex relationship with both papal and Medici patrons Excellent value for such a comprehensive and authoritative study