Michelangelo: The Pietąs - Photographs by Aurelio Amendola [Box set] [Hardcover]

Antonio Paolucci (Author), Aurelio Amendola (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 18, 1998

The magnificent three Piet, now in Rome, Florence and Milan, are here introduced by Antonio Paolucci, head of the Florence Soprintendenza and former Minister of Cultural Services in Italy. The works are captured both in their entirety, and in close-ups which reveal the tiniest detail by Aurelio Amendola, one of the leading international photographers of sculpture.

The St Peter's Piet, reflects the classical ideals of the Renaissance: calm and order. Traces of expressive drama appear in the Piet of Santa Maria del Fiore, and the culmination of this feeling is found in the unfinished Rondanini Piet, a tormented figure reflecting the artist's religious anxiety. This outstanding book is a pleasure to look at and will be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in sculpture and the Italian Renaissance.

200 illustrations

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Italian

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Skira; 1st edition (December 18, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8881183188
• ISBN-13: 978-8881183180
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 10.4 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,043,047 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful closeups of the great master's work., November 9, 1999

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This review is from: Michelangelo: The Pietąs - Photographs by Aurelio Amendola (Hardcover)

This book has excellent photography of Michelangelo's pietas. One is allowed a glimpse of his work at all sorts of angles one could not get to in actual life. The St. Peter's Pieta in the Vatican and the Rondanini Pieta in Milan are both not accessible from the back to the general public, thus this book gives you the opportunity to study these works close up.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars humbling,gorgeous book, March 22, 2001

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This review is from: Michelangelo: The Pietąs - Photographs by Aurelio Amendola (Hardcover)

Michelangelo's pietas are a monument, a testament in stone to the life and struggles of this strange tortured genius. The book is actually a bargain. The lavish,beautiful photographs show all 3 pietas in their entirety,not just the face{as a previous reviewer noted}. Since these works{especially the first} are not asaccesible {due to the unfortunate incident in the early 70's} we get a full view here of these works that explain the spiritual struggles of this giant.Each pieta is carefully,lovingly photgraphed form every angle. Curiosly, the second and third pietas are equally compelling,though it is the first with which most people{myself included} are most familiar. Save going over to each of the three cities in Italy where these pieces are,i cannot fathom a better book. I Think this is as compelling spiritual "reading' as any ,and is almost overwhelming in its purity,its emotional beauty , and its sublime passion. This is one to pass on for generations.

5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite, October 28, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Michelangelo: The Pietąs - Photographs by Aurelio Amendola (Hardcover)

This incredibly generous volume presents three different Pieta sculptures by Michelangelo, each representing a different phase in the development of his artistry. The black and white photography is exquisite, and captures every conceivable angle of the pieces in a huanting, illuminating manner. The volume is slipcovered and is a work of art in itself. HIGHLY recommended.