Aurelio amendolafmr a photograph of michelangelos pieta by aurelio amendola from the art book michelangelo. Dec 16, 2008 the most beautiful book in the world made its first appearance in malaysia at starhill gallerys a journey through time ii. Using the high standards of the privately published books in the 19th century an ideal known as the book beautiful as a starting point, fmr. Tales of the night whisperer please do not remove credits. David, head of sculpture by michelangelo michelangelo buonarroti as art print or hand painted oil. The learned and pricey hand of michelangelo jacket copy.
The new york times a book made for 100,000 euros includes labor the new york times michelangelo for readers with deep pockets. A copy is currently shown at the new york public library. Michael inman, curator of rare books, prepares to turn the marble cover page michelangelo. The book contains detailed photographs of michelangelo s drawings and sculptures as well as an extensive history of his life and works. Good morning jazz relaxing background bossa nova jazz playlist have a nice day. The fondazione fmrmarilena ferrari donates copy of. Each book takes six months to craft, using italian artisan skills dating to the renaissance. Os 33 exemplares foram vendidos a colecionadores particulares europeus e americanos. Michael inman, left, curator of rare books, and myriam dearteni, exhibition conservator, turn the pages of michelangelo. Italian publishing house gruppo fmrs new release, michelangelo. Jan 31, 2014 presentazione dellimponente libro per fmr. The learned and pricey hand of michelangelo jacket. Early life and work michelangelo drew extensively as a child, and his father placed him under the tutelage of ghirlandaio, a respected artist of the day. This statue is one of my favorite pieces of art anywhere.
The book has a front cover made of white marble from michelangelos favorite quarry, in carrara and the binding is covered with red silk velvet. From december 2nd through december 8th, the michelangelo. List of books and articles about michelangelo online. The most beautiful book in the world made its first appearance in malaysia at starhill gallerys a journey through time ii. The learned hand published by the fine art publishing house, fmr arte. The book, which weighs 61 pounds and measures 18 by 28 inches, will be on view in the new york public librarys bill blass public catalog room from dec. A photograph of michelangelo s pieta by aurelio amendola from the art book michelangelo. May 31, 2008 the gala presentation of michelangelo. Michelangelos wonderful pieta portrayed in amendolas.
The book s cover features a reproduction of his madonna della scala fresco made of marble by artisans using the same techniques used by michelangelo over five hundred years ago. The learned hand considered as the most beautiful and most expensive book in the world arrived at the new york public library december 2008. To make her point, the michelangelo book has a 500year warranty as long as his art has lasted. Founded in 2008, the fondazione fmrmarilena ferrari promotes the values that inspire the work of fmr group. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to helen keller, gandhi, michelangelo, mother teresa, leonardo da vinci and jesus christ. Nov 25, 2008 the worlds most expensive new book, michelangelo. In 2014, amendola held a show in the medici chapel showcasing some twenty blowups which he then published in his book michelangelo. The learned hand, the book was crafted in italy over several months as a 264page celebration of the great renaissance masters work, and is adorned with a basrelief depiction of madonna of the steps sculptured on a piece of white marble from one of the quarries in carrara, italy, that. Dec 03, 2008 the ny times reports that the rarity was recently handmade by scholars, artists and artisans, and is called michelangelo. Nov 11, 2008 in december, the new book michelangelo. This year marks the 500th anniversary of the painting of the frescoes in the sistine chapel. The books cover features a reproduction of his madonna della scala fresco made on marble by artisans using the same techniques used by michelangelo over five hundred years ago.
The pieta is kept in the first chapel in the right aisle of the basilica of saint peter in the vatican. Marbled arts marbled paper and marbled objects portfolio. Best michelangelo biographies score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. May 30, 2008 a photograph of michelangelos pieta by aurelio amendola from the art book michelangelo. Michelangelo march 1475 18 february anniversary every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.
Mar 25, 2016 in 2014, amendola held a show in the medici chapel showcasing some twenty blowups which he then published in his book michelangelo. From december 2 nd through december 8 th, the michelangelo. Five stars for the fact that the artwork is printed well, but it reads like a textbook. Best michelangelo biographies goodreads share book. A photograph of michelangelos pieta by aurelio amendola from the art book michelangelo. Italian publisher franco maria ricci has released a book created in honor of italian renaissance artist michelangelo depicting his lifes greatest works. The books cover features a reproduction of his madonna della scala fresco made on marble by artisans using the same. The learned hand is the first book in the luxurious collection of limited edition works published by italian publisher gruppo fmr. The capitoline square, designed by michelangelo during the same period, was located on romes capitoline hill. Michelangelos wonderful pieta portrayed in amendolas photos.
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