The Life of Michelangelo

Originally published in Rome in 1553, this biography of Michelangelo was written by a young pupil of the great artist eleven years before his death.  Next to Michelangelo's own letters, it has long been recognized as the most accurate representation of Michelangelo's life.

The life of Michelangelo

Condivi, Ascanio

Phaidon

A new translation of the 1553 biography, written by Michelangelo's pupil and spokesman, is accompanied by photographs of some of the master's greatest works

Life of Michelangelo (English and Italian Edition)

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

Louisiana State Univ Pr

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Vita Di Michelagnolo Buonarroti: Pittore, Scultore, Architetto E Gentiluomo Fiorentino (1746)

Literature & Fiction

Kessinger Publishing

Michelangelo Buonarroti remains arguably the most powerful artist in the Western canon and a touchstone for all artistic endeavor. Painter, sculptor, architect, poet, he redefined not only the possibilities of the imagination, but also the very image of the artist. He was the first artist to be the subject of a biography in his lifetime, with the publication of Giorgio Vasari's Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors and Architects in 1550. Dissatisfied with Vasari's treatment, Michelangelo encouraged his close friend and fellow painter Ascanio Condivi to publish a rival biography. This compelling narrative of genius and its struggles in the treacherous world of Papal politics remains one of the most fascinating and influential texts in art history.

Individual Artists

Pallas Athene

Vie de Michel-Ange

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