
Michelangelo was, apart from being a sculptor, architect, and painter of genius, a poet and letter-writer of remarkable accomplishment. George Bull, a distinguished translator of many Italian classics, has brought his skill and experience to bear on translating this new selection of Michelangelo's letters and poetry, as well as the Life, the biography written by Michelangelo's pupil Ascanio Condivi.
This volume examines the multifaceted creative and personal life of Michelangelo Buonarroti through his own correspondence, poetic works, and a contemporary biography. George Bull, a renowned translator of Italian literature, synthesizes these primary sources to provide a comprehensive view of the artist beyond his visual masterpieces. The work utilizes the biographical account by Ascanio Condivi, a student of Michelangelo, to establish a historical framework for the artist's personal motivations and professional challenges.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Scholars and readers frequently cite this collection as a foundational resource for understanding the intellectual and emotional interiority of the artist. Experts highlight the clarity of Bull's translations as a significant contribution to making these historical documents accessible to a contemporary audience.
Page Count:
208
Publication Date:
1999-04-22
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192837702
ISBN-13:
9780192837707
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