Leonardo, Michelangelo And The Century Of Genius: Master Drawings From The British Museum
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A richly authoritative work of art history, Leonardo, Michelangelo and the Century of Genius: Master Drawings from the British Museum presents a sweeping survey of Renaissance draughtsmanship through the lens of the British Museum's extraordinary collection. Nicholas Turner chronicles the golden age of Italian drawing, centering on the towering figures of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo while illuminating the broader constellation of masters who defined the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. With scholarly precision and an eye for visual detail, the text details the techniques, purposes, and creative ambitions behind works that range from preparatory sketches to fully realized compositional studies. Turner argues persuasively that drawings — far from being mere preliminary exercises — stand as independent masterworks that reveal the intimate workings of Renaissance genius. The result is an indispensable volume for collectors, students, and anyone captivated by the art of the Italian Renaissance.
Author: Nicholas Turner
Format: Paperback
Published: 1985, The British Museum / National Gallery of Victoria
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A richly authoritative work of art history, Leonardo, Michelangelo and the Century of Genius: Master Drawings from the British Museum presents a sweeping survey of Renaissance draughtsmanship through the lens of the British Museum's extraordinary collection. Nicholas Turner chronicles the golden age of Italian drawing, centering on the towering figures of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo while illuminating the broader constellation of masters who defined the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. With scholarly precision and an eye for visual detail, the text details the techniques, purposes, and creative ambitions behind works that range from preparatory sketches to fully realized compositional studies. Turner argues persuasively that drawings — far from being mere preliminary exercises — stand as independent masterworks that reveal the intimate workings of Renaissance genius. The result is an indispensable volume for collectors, students, and anyone captivated by the art of the Italian Renaissance.