MICHELANGELO, The Artist—His Thought—The Writer - Lot 238

MICHELANGELO, The Artist—His Thought—The Writer A monumental publication dedicated to one of the most brilliant figures of the Italian Renaissance, this comprehensive volume brings together the leading studies on the work, thought, and writings of Michelangelo Buonarroti. Edited by Mario Salmi and enriched by contributions from Charles de Tolnay, Umberto Baldini, Roberto Salvini, Luciano Berti, Francesco de Feo, Peter Meller, and several other specialists, this comprehensive volume serves as a major reference work for the study of the Florentine master. Richly illustrated, it reproduces, in remarkable quality, the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, the artist’s sculptures, drawings, architectural designs, and manuscripts. The black-and-white and color reproductions, often full-page, allow readers to appreciate the artistic power and intellectual richness of a creator who dominated Western art for more than half a century. With its comprehensive documentation, exceptional iconography, and elegant presentation in a slipcase, this edition is intended for art lovers, bibliophiles, and scholars interested in the Italian Renaissance alike. Cercle du Bibliophile, undated. 2 large volumes in quarto format, publisher’s full-cloth bindings in an illustrated slipcase. Abundant black-and-white and color illustrations, reproducing Michelangelo’s paintings, sculptures, drawings, architectural designs, and autograph documents. Condition: A very fine copy. Bindings and interior in excellent condition. Slipcase in good condition. A definitive reference work on Michelangelo, richly illustrated and presented in an elegant library edition.