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Overview"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." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ross KingPublisher: Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint: The Penguin Press Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.10cm Weight: 0.522kg ISBN: 9780142003695ISBN 10: 0142003697 Pages: 373 Publication Date: 25 November 2003 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsRoss King expertly wipes away the smudges from the story of this great painting, only to uncover a truth even more exciting and impossible. ( San Francisco Chronicle ) Ross King expertly wipes away the smudges from the story of this great painting, only to uncover a truth even more exciting and impossible. Ross King expertly wipes away the smudges from the story of this great painting, only to uncover a truth even more exciting and impossible. ( San Francisco Chronicle ) Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |