Michael Angelo Buonarroti by Charles Holroyd
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"Michael Angelo Buonarroti" by Charles Holroyd is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a biography of the renowned Renaissance artist Michael Angelo, detailing his life and creations, drawing heavily from the contemporary accounts of his pupils and colleagues, particularly focusing on the Life by Ascanio Condivi. The text likely explores Michael Angelo’s upbringing, his early influences, and his rise to prominence as a master of
sculpture and painting. The opening of the book provides an insightful introduction to Michael Angelo's lineage, upbringing, and early aspirations in the arts. It discusses his family background, particularly noting his noble descent, and presents his initial struggles with familial expectations regarding his education in letters rather than art. As he grows, the narrative illustrates his insatiable passion for art and the moment he chooses to pursue a career as an artist, despite resistance from his father. By the end of this section, readers are treated to Michael Angelo’s formative experiences that cultivate his skills and passion for sculpture and painting, setting the stage for his future masterpieces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Holroyd, Charles, 1861-1917 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Condivi, Ascanio, 1520?-1574 |
| Contributor | Hollanda, Francisco de, 1517-1584 |
| Title |
Michael Angelo Buonarroti With Translations Of The Life Of The Master By His Scholar, Ascanio Condivi, And Three Dialogues From The Portugese By Francisco d'Ollanda |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
| Subject | Michelangelo Buonarroti, 1475-1564 |
| Subject | Artists -- Italy -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19332 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-19332-8 |
| Release Date | Sep 19, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1617 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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