Michelangelo: The Frescoes of the Sistine Chapel

by Marcia B. Hall

Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel-the great glory of Vatican art and one of the most treasured masterpieces of Western painting-provide a visual feast for art lovers in this magnificent, affordable new book. Presenting a complete survey of the restored Sistine Chapel frescoes from Creation scenes to the Last Judgment, the book includes a new text by a prominent American scholar. The stunning photographs, previously published by Abrams in two separate volumes, show brilliant details as well as large, overall views. No other one-volume work on the Sistine Chapel offers such a clear, concise introduction to this perennially popular subject.

Genres: Art

240 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2002

Reviews

[Bobbie N · Rating 5 out of 5]

SUMMARY: An introduction to the art and history behind the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel with stunning overall and detailed photographs of each. COMMENTS: a lasting memorial to my experiences of seeing the frescoes in person.

[Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful! This book taught me a great deal about the Sistine Chapel ceiling & altarpiece.