Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling

from ValerieAndBooks

As an art history buff, I gravitate towards topics like this one -- in this case, this is the story of how Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Sometimes, though, art historians can be dull in their presentation -- in full or in part. Not so with Ro...

from baswood

I think Ross King has got it just about right. He tells the story of how and why Michelangelo painted the frescoes on the Sistine chapel in the Vatican city and he also tells us why they are a masterpiece of Renaissance art. The book would appeal to the more casual reader, but still holds plenty ...

from baswood

I think Ross King has got it just about right. He tells the story of how and why Michelangelo painted the frescoes on the Sistine chapel in the Vatican city and he also tells us why they are a masterpiece of Renaissance art. The book would appeal to the more casual reader, but still holds plenty ...

from ChristineEllei

I enjoy Ross King's writing on topics of art history. He presents the facts in an entertaining way that does not read like a text book and, he is a welcome addition to my library of Canadian born authors. This book told the story of the painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling. I read this book in ...

from HeatherLINC

I found this an interesting read about an incredible Renaissance artist and a demanding Pope. However, I do have to be honest and say that the book was rather dry as it became bogged down with unnecessary detail. It certainly wasn't a page-turner, but I found the process of doing frescos, the ske...