Michelangelo : In the Footsteps of the Master; An Account of Michelangelo's Life and Art for the Modern Traveler [Paperback]

Charles J. Washington (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2001

This handy book describes the life of Michelangelo and shows where to see his works of art today. With this book as a guide, the traveler can easily locate Michelangelo sites and actually walk in the master's footsteps. Pictures, maps and a thorough appendix supplement the text. It is useful for art and history buffs and students from 12 to 100.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Author Charles Washington offers an engaging account of Michelangelo's life and art....Michelangelo is very highly recommended and informative reading for both arm-chair travelers and on-site visitors seeking to enhance their awareness of, and appreciation for, the life and accomplishments of the great man. --James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, The Midwest Book Review

This book is educational without being overwhelming. It is a terrific illustration of the satisfaction one can enjoy and the unexpected surprises one may experience. The excellent appendix provides a comprehensive bibliography.... I will be packing this book on my next trip to Italy to use the extensive list of places to see. --Debbie Larsen, Traveler and Travel Agent

The text in Michelangelo is marvelous. It is charmingly and knowledgeably written....It is a superb guide which we will take with us on our next visit to Italy. The appendixes are a triumph in themselves, and a worthwhile trip into the great master's progression through life. It is a wonderful job! --Meg Millward Blood, Diplomatic Partner and Traveler

From the Publisher

This is a unique book on Michelangelo and his life. It should appeal to people from 12 to 100. Travelers to Italy, art students, people interested in art, biography, and history, and fans of Michelangelo will all enjoy this easy-to-read description of the Master's life and times in Tuscany and Rome. Michelangeo lived a long life of nearly 90 years and worked with seven popes in his art work. He left a legacy that still inspires people from all countries today as it has for the past 500 years. Michelangelo's art is timeless and Washington has done an admirable job in describing his work in a concise manner without going into too much detail and interpretation of the meaning in the piece of art. Especially helpful is the thorough appendix which provides several lists to aid the traveler that will tell him or her in which cities to find Michelangelo's artworks, where they are located by subject of painting, sculpture and architecture, a 12 page chronology of Michelangelo's life, and an extensive bibliography of books and videos on Michelangelo and his times. Two maps will assist the traveler in locating the key cities and towns where Michelangelo lived and worked and where are the key locations within Florence that contain Michelangelo's touch.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Advantage Publishing Inc.; 1st edition (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966777514
• ISBN-13: 978-0966777512
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,382,452 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and Concise Read---Just What I Wanted!, March 6, 2006

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Shannon L. Tamayo (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Michelangelo : In the Footsteps of the Master; An Account of Michelangelo's Life and Art for the Modern Traveler (Paperback)

In preparation for my trip to Italy I wanted a better understanding of this magnificent man and the work that he did. Specifically, I was looking for a relatively easy read that covered the history of Michelangelo from birth to death. This book met all my expectations. The pictures were not very good quality but I didn't mind since I was going to see most of it in person. Great traveler's history of Michelangelo!

5.0 out of 5 stars Michelangelo: In the Footsteps of the Master, September 9, 2001

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Meg Millward Blood, Diplomatic Partner and Tr... (Fort Collins, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Michelangelo : In the Footsteps of the Master; An Account of Michelangelo's Life and Art for the Modern Traveler (Paperback)

The text in Michelangelo is marvelous. It is charmingly and knowledgeably written, so much so that I hope one of the reprints will be made into a coffee-table extravaganza. It is a superb guide which we will take with us on our next visit to Italy. The appendixes are a triumph in themselvers, and a worthwhile trip into the great master's progression through life. It is a wonderful job.

5.0 out of 5 stars For both armchair travelers and on-site visitors, July 4, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Michelangelo : In the Footsteps of the Master; An Account of Michelangelo's Life and Art for the Modern Traveler (Paperback)

In Michelangelo: In The Footsteps Of The Master, Charles Washington offers an engaging account of Michelangelo's life and art in the form of an Italian travel guide specifically suited to those who would like to visit the cities and towns where this master artists worked including Caprese, Florence, Bologna, Ferrar, Venice, Siena, and Rome. The modern traveler to Italy can see Michelangelo's artworks preserved in museums, churches, public buildings, plazas, and streets. Michelangelo is very highly recommended and informative reading for both armchair travelers and on-site visitors seeking to enhanced their awareness of, and appreciation for, the life and accomplishments of the great man. The informative text is supplemented with black and white photography, maps, chronologies, bibliography, and an index.