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Michelangelo A Collection of Fifteen Pictures and a Portrait of the Master, with Introduction and Interpretation

By Estelle M. (Estelle May) Hurll

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Explore an artist's intense passion for the human form and his drive to capture action through paintings and sculptures.

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2005-12-03
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Summary

"Michelangelo" by Estelle M. Hurll is a compilation of artistic investigations that happened in the 1800's. The book shows sixteen artistic works and a portrait of Michelangelo. It looks deep into his style and what he brought to painting and sculpture. The book shares what made Michelangelo special as an artist by showcasing the seriousness of his works and the important things he was communicating through them. The start of the book introduces what it will be about, which is showcasing the most important works of Michelangelo. The beginning highlights Michelangelo's special talent stating that he is intimidating, while also stating that he is worthy of respect because people don't fully understand him. The beginning looks at his use of the human form and his desire to capture movement within his sculptures. The primary goal of the beginning is establishing how people should understand Michelangelo's art through his artistic mind.

About the Author

Estelle May Hurll (1863–1924), a student of aesthetics, wrote a series of popular aesthetic analyses of art in the early twentieth century.

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