The Sistine Secrets: Michelangelo's Forbidden Messages in the Heart of the Vatican

from Devil_llama

For someone who vowed I would never read anything on art appreciation or art history if only God would help me pass my humanities class, I must say I found this book extremely interesting and fun to read (of course, since i long since gave up God, I suppose he'll forgive me for breaking my promis...

from landlocked54

This is one of those books that I wish I had known about and read before I had the opportunity to visit the Sistine Chapel this past summer. Whether you have been to the Sistine Chapel or are planning a visit there in the future, be sure to track down this book and read it. You will never see the...

from Niecierpek

An absolutely fascinating, if controversial, analysis of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling frescoes. Blech and Doliner argue that Michelangelo held universalistic views not only embracing antiquity and humanistic approach, but also religious views that were in direct conflict with the views o...

from drjesons

Last year I visited the Vatican. It was so crowded and hot that I could not wait to get out. It was enough for me to see Moses in a different place and David (in Florence). After reading this book now, I promised myself to go again and look at all his work. According to this book, Michelangelo's ...

from Biggaz

Interesting read. Take what you will from it. Coincidence is not eliminated in any of the explanations. Fact and conjecture become entwined. If your visiting the Sistine then have a read before you go. There is so much to see in such a short time that this book may help you identify the frescos t...