Parmigianino: The Drawings a Archives of Pre 1800 a Monograph of His Work 1st Ed

Art of Parmigianino by David Franklin. Published by Yale University Press for National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa 2003. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket Exhibition Catalog. Published...

Michelangelo. The Drawings of a Genius. By Achim Gnann. Preface by Klaus Albrecht Schröder. Published by the Albertina, Vienna. This catalogue is published in conjunction with the exhibition "Michelangelo: The Drawings of a Genius", Albertina, Vienna; October 8, 2010 - January 9, 2011. 478th. Published by Hatje Cantz, Ostfildern, 2010. 1st Ed softcover exhibition catalog. Michelangelo's drawings endowed human physique with an expressive musculature that remains to be rivaled in its feeling for corporeal articulation. His drawings of male nudes in particular, fraught as they are with tempestuous longing, project both tension and pliancy, and a compelling sense of health in the exertions and torque of bodies. He was also readily able to bring contrary qualities of grace and swiftness to depictions of women and cherubim. With over 300 color plates and extensive contextualizing scholarship, Michelangelo: The Drawings of a Genius is the most complete treatment of his work ever published, and thus constitutes a publication of great importance. Masterpieces from the world's finest museums are gathered, from the early studies for the "Battle of Cascina" and the studies for the Sistine Chapel frescoes, to the drawings for the tomb of Julius II, the Medici tombs...

Italian Drawings In Oxford; From The Collection Of The Ashmolean Museum And Chrish Church PIGNATTI, Terisio Published by Phaidon Press, London, 1977. This book showcases the Italian drawings collection of the Ashmolean Museum and Christ Church in Oxford. The collection includes over 1,000 works, dating from the 14th to the 18th centuries, by some of the greatest Italian artists, including Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, and Caravaggio. The book is divided into three sections: the Renaissance, the Baroque, and the 18th century. Each section features a selection of drawings, accompanied by commentary by Terisio Pignatti, a leading expert on Italian drawings. Pignatti discusses the history of the drawings, their attribution, and their significance in the development of Italian art. Italian Drawings In Oxford is an essential resource for anyone interested in Italian art. It provides a rare opportunity to see some of the most important Italian drawings in the world, and to learn about their history and significance. Here are some additional details about the book: The book contains 128 pages, with over 100 illustrations. The illustrations are reproduced in high quality, and they provide a clear and detailed view of the drawings. The text is informative and engaging, and it provides a wealth of information about the drawings and their artists. The book is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and art lovers alike. If you are interested in Italian art, or if you simply enjoy looking at beautiful drawings, then "Oxford in Drawings Italian...

Michelangelo - Complete Works, softcover book. Special edition for the Vatican museums and galleries. Printed in Italy, 78 color illustrations, 96 pages.