
A richly illustrated anthology invites listeners to explore Michelangelo’s most celebrated sculptures and paintings, from the iconic David and the tender Pietà to the dynamic scenes of the Last Judgment. The collection is thoughtfully ordered, beginning with familiar biblical and mythic figures before guiding the ear toward the more complex and abstract works that reveal the master’s deeper vision.
Accompanying the images is a concise essay that delves into Michelangelo’s singular artistic character—his famed “terribilità,” the awe‑inspiring power that still captivates viewers today. The commentary highlights how the artist used the human body as a poetic language, turning every hand, torso, and gesture into a profound statement. Photographs, primarily sourced from the renowned Fratelli Alinari archive, bring the original marble and frescoes to life, offering an intimate glimpse into the genius that reshaped Renaissance art.
Full title
Michelangelo A Collection of Fifteen Pictures and a Portrait of the Master, with Introduction and Interpretation
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (120K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2005-12-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1863–1924
A student of aesthetics who helped bring art appreciation to a wide audience, she wrote clear, inviting studies of painters and religious imagery in the early twentieth century. Her books turn close looking into an enjoyable guided tour.
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