Delphi Complete Works of Michelangelo (Illustrated)

The 'Divine' sculptor, painter, architect, poet and engineer, Michelangelo Buonarroti exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of Western art, producing masterpieces that rank among the most famous in existence. Delphi's groundbreaking 'Masters of Art Series' presents the world's first digital e-Art books, allowing digital readers to explore the works of the world's greatest artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents the complete works of Michelangelo, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* The complete paintings of Michelangelo - over 400 images, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order* Includes reproductions of rare works* The complete ceiling and wall frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, fully indexed* Insightful introductions, giving valuable contextual information on all the paintings and sculptures * Enlarged 'Detail' images, allowing you to explore Michelangelo's celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books* Hundreds of images in stunning colour - highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders* Rare attributed works* Also includes Michelangelo's architectural, poetical and drawing works* Easily locate the works you want to view* Features three bonus biographies, including Vasari's legendary work - discover Michelangelo's artistic and personal life* Scholarly ordering of plates into chronological order and literary genresPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting e-Art booksCONTENTS:The PaintingsTHE TORMENT OF ST. ANTHONYMADONNA AND CHILD WITH ST. JOHN AND ANGELSTHE ENTOMBMENTDONI TONDO: THE HOLY FAMILYTHE BATTLE OF CASCINASISTINE CHAPEL CEILINGTABLE OF CONTENTS FOR THE SISTINE CHAPEL CEILING 'DETAIL' IMAGESTHE LAST JUDGMENTLEDA AND THE SWANTHE CONVERSION OF SAULTHE CRUCIFIXION OF ST. PETERThe SculpturesMADONNA OF THE STAIRSBATTLE OF THE CENTAURSCRUCIFIXESSTATUES FOR THE 'ARCA DI SAN DOMENICO'BACCHUSPIETADAVIDMADONNA OF BRUGESPICCOLOMINI ALTARPIECETONDO PITTITADDEI TONDOST. MATTHEWTOMB OF POPE JULIUS IIREBELLIOUS SLAVEDYING SLAVEOTHER SLAVE STATUESTHE GENIUS OF VICTORYTOMB OF GIULIANO DE' MEDICITOMB OF LORENZO DE' MEDICIAPOLLO-DAVIDCROUCHING BOYCRISTO DELLA MINERVABRUTUSFLORENTINE PIETARONDANINI PIETAATTRIBUTED SCULPTURESThe ArchitectureLIST OF ARCHITECTURAL WORKSThe DrawingsLIST OF DRAWINGSThe PoetryESSAY ON THE POETRY OF MICHELANGELO by Walter PaterTHE SONNETS OF MICHAELANGELO BUONARROTIThe BiographiesLIFE OF MICHELAGNOLO BUONARROTI by Giorgio VasariMICHELANGELO by Romain RollandTHE LIFE OF MICHELANGELO BUONARROTI by John Addington SymondsPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles