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OverviewIn 1505, Michelangelo (1475–1564) began planning the magnificent tomb for Pope Julius II, which would dominate the next forty years of his career. Repeated failures to complete the monument were characterized by Condivi, Michelangelo’s authorized biographer, as “the tragedy of the tomb.” This definitive book thoroughly documents the art of the tomb and each stage of its complicated evolution. Authored by Christoph Luitpold Frommel, who also acted as the lead consultant on the recent restoration campaign, this volume offers new post-restoration photography that reveals the beauty of the tomb overall, its individual statues, and its myriad details. This book traces Michelangelo’s stylistic development; documents the dialogue between the artist and his great friend and exacting patron Pope Julius II; unravels the complicated relationship between the master and his assistants, who executed large parts of the design; and sheds new light on the importance of neoplatonism in Michelangelo’s thinking. A rich trove of documents in the original Latin and archaic Italian relates the story through letters, contracts, and other records covering Michelangelo’s travels, purchase of the marble, and concerns that arose as work progressed. The book also catalogues fifteen sculptures designed for the tomb and more than eighty related drawings, as well as an extensive and up-to-date bibliography. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christoph FrommelPublisher: Getty Trust Publications Imprint: Getty Publications Dimensions: Width: 28.20cm , Height: 3.70cm , Length: 33.10cm Weight: 3.344kg ISBN: 9781606065037ISBN 10: 1606065033 Pages: 368 Publication Date: 11 April 2017 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsA superbly illustrated and meticulously documented volume. --Spectator """An indispensable reference work, rich in documentation and interpretation."" --Renaissance Quarterly ""A superbly illustrated and meticulously documented volume.""--Spectator" Author Information"CHRISTOPH LUITPOLD FROMMEL was a professor at the Universita ""La Sapienza"" in Rome. CLAUDIA ECHINGER-MAURACH is professor of art history at the Westfa lische Wilhelms-Universita t in Munich. ANTONIO FORCELLINO, an art historian and restorer, is a leading authority on Michelangelo. MARIA FORCELLINO is an art historian." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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