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English
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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...
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English
Description
"From bestselling author Diane Chamberlain comes an irresistible new novel. North Carolina, 2018: Morgan Christopher's life has been derailed. Taking the fall for a crime she did not commit, she finds herself serving a three-year stint in the North Carolina Women's Correctional Center. Her dream of a career in art is put on hold-until a mysterious visitor makes her an offer that will see her released immediately. Her assignment: restore an old post...
Author
Publisher
David & Charles
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Murals are a fantastic way to breathe new life into an interior or exterior space. This practical guide to mural painting explains all the key techniques and design styles so that you can get creative in your own home and start 'unsaming' your walls"--
Author
Publisher
Crowood
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"This practical book guides you from choosing a design to applying the paint to the wall. It covers the principles of artistic practice before explaining how to approach a large-scale project. Throughout, it shares the tips and tricks behind this impressive art form. It covers in detail materials and equipment; color theory and building a palette; planning a design; translating a sketch onto a large wall or canvas; and specific techniques, including...
