Michelangelo : Sculptor, Painter, Architect

Often considered a rival to Da Vinci for the title of archetypal Renaissance man, Michelangelo was not only a prolific and talented sculptor - by the time he was thirty, he had already sculpted two of his best-known works, David and the Pieta - but also a renowned artist and architect.

His scenes from Genesis on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel are some of the most influential works in the history of Western art, and his design for the dome of St.

Peter's Basilica in Rome revolutionized classical architecture.Lavishly illustrated, and packed with an unparalleled wealth of information, this is an indispensible guide to the life and works of Michelangelo - one of the world's most important and influential artists.