Michelangelo: The Vatican Frescoes
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Amazon.com Review The restoration of Michelangelo's magnificent frescoes in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel stirred up much controversy and debate among scholars, art historians, and art lovers alike. Originally painted in the late 15th century, it took restorers 14 painstaking years (from 1981 to 1995) to remove the centuries' worth of dust and decay that had obscured the frescoes' brilliant colors and intricate designs. In 250 gorgeous full-color photographs, this unique and beautiful volume presents Michelangelo's restored chapel--perhaps the greatest masterpiece of Renaissance art--in its entirety, from the Creation to the Last Judgment, both before and after cleaning. The only definitive study of the restoration process, this book is the next best thing to actually being there. Read more Review . . . excellent . . . the most complete [book] on the restored frescoes, and the first to include the refurbished Last Judgment behind the altar. . . . The art book of the year. -- San Diego Union-Tribune, 3/23/97[A] gorgeous, lush tome with more than 250 color photographs-including before and after photos-that richly convey that delicacy of the master's work. -- USA Today, 2/20/97[T]his unique volume presents the restored Sistine Chapel in its entirety, from the Creation to the Last Judgment, and features remarkable new pictures of the frescoes. . . . This beautiful lavish work will be enjoyed by both those who have been fortunate enough to have seen the chapel in person, as well as interested readers who haven't. -- Antique & Auction News, 5/9/97 Read more See all Editorial Reviews
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