Campdoglio: Michelangelo's Roman Capitol
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Author: Alexander Liberman
Binding: Hardback
Published: Random House, 1994
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This scholarly work chronicles the monumental architectural achievement of Michelangelo's redesign of Rome's Capitoline Hill, as presented in Campidoglio: Michelangelo's Roman Capitol. It meticulously details the historical and political landscape that shaped the project, from its initial conception to its enduring legacy. Alexander Liberman uncovers the artistic genius behind the piazza's innovative trapezoidal plan and the harmonious integration of its surrounding palaces. The text illustrates how Michelangelo's vision transformed a neglected civic space into a powerful symbol of papal authority and classical revival. Presenting a comprehensive analysis, the book offers an authoritative account of one of the Renaissance's most significant urban planning endeavors.
Author: Alexander Liberman
Binding: Hardback
Published: Random House, 1994
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This scholarly work chronicles the monumental architectural achievement of Michelangelo's redesign of Rome's Capitoline Hill, as presented in Campidoglio: Michelangelo's Roman Capitol. It meticulously details the historical and political landscape that shaped the project, from its initial conception to its enduring legacy. Alexander Liberman uncovers the artistic genius behind the piazza's innovative trapezoidal plan and the harmonious integration of its surrounding palaces. The text illustrates how Michelangelo's vision transformed a neglected civic space into a powerful symbol of papal authority and classical revival. Presenting a comprehensive analysis, the book offers an authoritative account of one of the Renaissance's most significant urban planning endeavors.