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Michelangelo and Men: The Male Body in the Life and Work of Michelangelo

Edited by Martin Gayford, Edited by Klazina Botke, Edited by Terry van Druten

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Michelangelo’s men are world famous. Everyone knows his David and his The Creation of Adam at the centre of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. His powerful, muscular nudes, precise anatomical drawings and magnificent, androgynous figures left a profound mark on art history. In this book, leading international art historians look at Michelangelo’s men with fresh eyes and from every angle. How was he influenced by classical sculpture and what drew him to the Neoplatonic ideal of perfection and beauty? Did he dissect cadavers himself? What role did models play? And what did the male physique mean to him personally – both in his veneration of Christ’s body and in his intimate friendships with other, frequently young men? This key aspect of his art has never before been placed centre stage. Michelangelo’s exceptional works are reproduced here in all their glory and with numerous details, making this book a visual must-have for every art lover. With contributions from, amongst others, Martin Gayford, Paul Joannides, Michael Rocke, and Jennifer Sliwka.

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Publisher | Hannibal Books
Published date | 22 Oct 2025
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Format | Hardback
Pages | 288
Dimensions | 292 x 245 x 32mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 3850g
ISBN | 978-9-4649-4197-5
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