Michelangelo

Written and illustrated by Diane Stanley

A genius artist battles perfectionism and betrayal, creating masterpieces and enduring heartbreak.

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48 pages· 7,478 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 1080L

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Bookroo's summary

Michelangelo, a genius of the Renaissance, struggles with perfectionism and betrayal. His tumultuous relationship with Pope Julius II leads to his greatest triumph, the Sistine Chapel, and his most frustrating failure, a monumental tomb. Can his brilliance overcome the chaos of his life?

From the publisher

With her thoroughly researched, lively narrative and superbly detailed illustrations, Diane Stanley has captured the life of the artist Michelangelo, who towered above the late Renaissance–and whose brilliance in architecture, painting, and sculpture amazes and moves us to this day. Michelangelo had a turbulent, quarrelsome life. He was obsessed with perfection and felt that everyone–from family members to his demanding patrons–took advantage and let him down. His long and difficult association with Pope Julius II yielded his greatest masterpiece, the radiant paintings in the Sistine Chapel, and his most disastrous undertaking, the monumental tomb that caused the artist frustration and heartache for forty years.Children’s Books 2000-NY Public Lib., Books for Youth Editor’s Choice 2000 (Booklist), Lasting Connections 2000 (Book Links), Best Books 2000 (School Library Journal), Top 10 Youth Art Books 2000 (Booklist), and Notable Children’s Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2001, National Council for SS &amp; Child. Book Council