A Journey Into Michelangelo's Rome: ArtPlace Series [Idioma Inglés] - Softcover

"Nickerson's book seamlessly interweaves the genres of biography, art history, and travelogue into a convenient . . . portable package." --Art Blog by Bob "Works well on many different levels . . . a great book." --Wandalust "Well-written, lively without being pat, informative without being burdensome, and at 163 pages, it's easily readable." "--"Grizzled Old Traveler "Chockablock with information about the artist and his creations . . . that anyone interested in Michelangelo would want to see." --"New Jersey Star-Ledger" "An incredible read. Heading to Rome? Don't go without this book." --"Wandering Educators" "The richness of your visit will only be compounded by this insightful book." --examiner.com "There aren't many times I would be willing to carry two books around on a trip, but . . . this is a great addition to one's day pack." --gogalavanting.com "The combination of both personal and professional, with photos and maps, results in an art history book that invaluable to the Roman visitor and a joy for the armchair traveler." --Bookstorepeople.com "A perfect accompaniment for those who desire some historical context while navigating Rome. Armchair travelers, too, will revel in the inviting images and interesting history." -"ForeWord Magazine"

This fascinating volume explores the complex relationship between Michelangelo and Rome, the city he called home. Lavishly illustared and richly informative, it tells the artist's incredible story whilst offering a revealing portrait of of Roman culture, art and politics.