" Michelangelo the Painter " Vintage 1964 First Edition Lithograph Print Extra Large Landmark Volume Hardcover Art Book

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This " Michelangelo The Painter " rare vintage 1964 first edition iconic extra large landmark volume lithograph print collector's hardcover … more This " Michelangelo The Painter " rare vintage 1964 first edition iconic extra large landmark volume lithograph print collector's hardcover art book is an incredibly special and unique book to add to your library collection.

The hardcover book with dark green linen covered boards, gold tone foil embossed cover titles and dust jacket is published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. New York, printed in Japan in 1964, authored by Valerio Mariani.

Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni ( 1475 - 1564 ) known simply as Michelangelo, was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet of the High Renaissance born in Florence, who exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of Western Art. His artistic versatility was of such high order that he is often considered a contender for the title of the archetypal Renaissance Man, along with his rival, fellow Florentine, Leonardo Da Vinci. Several scholars have described Michelangelo as the greatest artist of his age and even as the greatest artist of all time.

This book " Michelangelo The Painter ", a sumptuous feast for the eye makes each viewer witness the glory and power of this great artist. All of Michelangelo's paintings are reproduced in lithograph color plates of the highest quality, more than a dozen double page spreads. The great Sistine Chapel is shown more fully than it ever had been in one volume. All of his greatest frescos are represented in this landmark volume, accompanied by compelling text by the well known authority on Michelangelo professor Valerio Mariani.

The rare out of print large format collector's art book measures 10 1/2" W X 14 1/8" H X 2 1/4" D, with 500 pages. It is printed on premium paper stock featuring 109 illustrations, including 95 full color lithograph print plates, and a special multi page center fold out.

It is in excellent " like new " vintage condition consistent with age and light signs of handling to the dust jacket. There is a small tear on the dust jacket spine that has been repaired with transparent archival tape. The book is in very clean condition. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. less