Michelangelo book biography

          In this revealing look at the Florentine genius, acclaimed author George Bull traces the life and spiritual quest of Michelangelo, drawing a fuller portrait of....

          Headstrong, uncompromising, solitary, genius.

          All of these words have been used to describe Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, known simply as Michelangelo.

          Many pages of text have been devoted to trying to understand the man behind the masterpieces, but which are the best books about Michelangelo?

          From biographies to page-turning novels, and including Michelangelo books for kids (and the young at heart), here is my pick of the bunch.

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          Michelangelo: his epic life.

        1. Michelangelo: his epic life.
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        3. In this revealing look at the Florentine genius, acclaimed author George Bull traces the life and spiritual quest of Michelangelo, drawing a fuller portrait of.
        4. A biography of Michelangelo Buonarotti which looks at his career as a sculptor, architect, painter, poet and writer in the context of Renaissance Italy.
        5. Tells the story of his life, his relationship with his patrons, his objectives as an artist, and his accomplishments.

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          Novels About Michelangelo

          The Agony and the Ecstasy, Irving Stone ()

          Start with The Agony and the Ecstasy, the most famous biographical novel about Michelangelo.

          Part of the book was made into a film in , starring Charlton Heston.

          Whilst a fictional work, it is one closely based on history