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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...

Traces the life of the Renaissance artist and analyzes some of his paintings. Reproductions of Leonardo's works are presented along with cartoon-style illustrations from the author that depict characters, often in humorous activities. The text is very simple & entertaining. Along with learning about Leonardo's life, readers are encouraged to look at details in his paintings. Part of the Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series -- Adapted...

Discusses the life and art of the Renaissance sculptor, poet, and painter. Includes color and black and white reproductions of many of his works.

Examines the life and work of the Italian painter of the early Renaissance, describing and giving examples of his art.

"Follows the life of the versatile artist Leonardo da Vinci, from his childhood near Florence to his death in France." --

In the same style, manner, and format as The Louvre: All the Paintings, every Old Master painting that is on display in The Vatican is included in this deluxe, slip-cased volume with companion DVD, as well as hundreds of additional masterpieces and treasures in the Papal collection.