- Hardcover: 207 pages
- Publisher: Skyhorse (2 Feb 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1602393680
- ISBN-13: 978-1602393684
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 16.2 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 348,714 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
| ||||||||||||||||||
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Plus, get an extra £5 Gift Certificate when you trade in books worth £10 or more before June 30, 2012. Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. |
Product details |
More About the Authors
Discover books, learn about writers, and more.
Product Description
Review
Graham-Dixon depicts a wonderfully strange man and his strangely wonderful masterpiece (OBSERVER )
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
Book Description
Dazzling commentary on Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel paintings - an essential companion to one of the artistic wonders of the world.
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
Inside This Book
(Learn More)
Suggested Tags from Similar Products(What's this?)Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I wish I had been able to read this (in conjunction with Ross King's book 'Michelangelo and the Pope's ceiling') before I visited Rome as it contained so much interpretitive information about this iconic work, particularly as it is difficult, heaving crowds and neck ache aside, to fully appreciate the work in situ. I really enjoyed reading it and fully intend reading it again before my return visit to Rome. It is far more informative, and much better written, than any of the tourist publications on offer at the Vatican. So if you are interested in developing a much more insightful understanding of the Sistine chapel then this is an excellent place to start. As ever Andrew Graham-Dixon writes in a straightforward and fluid manner.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Andrew Graham-Dixon's book is a timely contribution to our understanding and appreciation of Michelangelo's masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel ceiling : as he states in his Introduction, the book was written to celebrate the artist's commencement of this great undertaking exactly 500 years ago. What I particularly liked about it was his use of every day as opposed to the flowery language that Italian reviewers are generally wont to resort to, or the obscure semantics of esoteric critics! Granted his comments represent his own personal views but at least they're of the down-to-earth, common or garden variety that ordinary mortals like me can understand.
Graham-Dixon's research is impeccable : he has drawn on original sources to substantiate his theories with regard to who was responsible for each aspect of the work : its design, content and artistic format. In addition the book contains a series of excellent photographs of the various sections of the ceiling that proved of invaluable assistance in clarifying the author's explanation of them. And that's not all, we are given insight into Michelangelo's later work : his Last Judgement which with its gloom and doom, stands in utter contrast to the ceiling's energetic images! In conclusion this book has greatly enhanced my appreciation of the provenance and execution of the Sistine Chapel ceiling; and equally importantly it has given me insight into Michelangelo's humanity as well as his artistic genius.
Graham-Dixon's research is impeccable : he has drawn on original sources to substantiate his theories with regard to who was responsible for each aspect of the work : its design, content and artistic format. In addition the book contains a series of excellent photographs of the various sections of the ceiling that proved of invaluable assistance in clarifying the author's explanation of them. And that's not all, we are given insight into Michelangelo's later work : his Last Judgement which with its gloom and doom, stands in utter contrast to the ceiling's energetic images! In conclusion this book has greatly enhanced my appreciation of the provenance and execution of the Sistine Chapel ceiling; and equally importantly it has given me insight into Michelangelo's humanity as well as his artistic genius.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having seen the ceiling in the Sistine Chapel on a couple of occasion and appreciated it as an amazing work of art, I had not understood, or even noticed, the plethora of details and their significance. Andrew Graham Dixon writes for both the novice and those with some knowledge of art history and his style is extremely engaging and informative. I now want to go back to Rome and view the chapel again.
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
Were these reviews helpful?
Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
"Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel" by Andrew Graham-Dixon
In "Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel" Andrew Graham-Dixon takes a thorough look at the Michelangelo relationship with his patron, historical circumstances surrounded rightly to... Read more
Published 17 months ago by NTG
Michelangelo and the Sistine chapel
Andrew Graham Dixon has done it again, this is a wonderful book for anyone who loves beautiful things, the coloured photos are outstanding. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2009 by A. M. Redfern
Disappointing
Having read several authorities on Michaelangelo I found this book very disappointing. There are several criticisms I could make, but above all I think that Graham-Dixon too often... Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2008 by A. Jordan
Listmania!
|
|
Look for similar items by category
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
