Sonnets for Michelangelo


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The most published and lauded woman writer of early sixteenth-century Italy, Vittoria Colonna (1490–1547) in effect defined what was the "acceptable" face of female authorship for her time. Hailed by the generation's leading male literati as an equal, she was praised both for her impeccable command of Petrarchan style and for the unimpeachable chastity and piety of the persona she promoted through her literary works. This book presents for the very first time a body of Colonna's verse that reveals much about her poetic aims and outlook, while also casting new light on one of the most famous friendships of the age. Sonnets for Michelangelo, originally presented in manuscript form to her close friend Michelangelo Buonarroti as a personal gift, illustrates the striking beauty and originality of Colonna's mature lyric voice and distinguishes her as a poetic innovator who would be widely imitated by female writers in Italy and Europe in the sixteenth century. After three centuries of relative neglect, this new edition promises to restore Colonna to her rightful place at the forefront of female cultural production in the Renaissance.




The Complete Poems of Michelangelo


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New translations by Joseph Tusiani of Michelangelo’s little-known but highly memorable verse.







The Poetry of Michelangelo


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A bilingual edition of the more than 300 sonnets, madrigals and other poems produced by Michelangelo over his long career. The poems reveal much of the artist's inner feelings about such universal themes as love, death and redemption.




The Sonnets of Michelangelo


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First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.




The Sonnets of Michael Angelo Buonarroti and Tommaso Campanella


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The Sonnets of Michael Angelo Buonarroti and Tommaso Campanella presents a lyrical journey through the minds of two of Italys most profound Renaissance figures. This anthology encompasses a variety of themes from the transient nature of beauty to the immutable forces of love and faith, showcasing the remarkable diversity and depth of the Renaissance literary style. Each piece stands as a testament to the eruditious blend of philosophy, art, and spirituality that marked this era. The collection invites readers to experience the richness of its poetic tapestry, integrating vivid imagery with profound introspection in a way that only this unique pairing of artists and thinkers could achieve. The contributing poets, Buonarroti and Campanella, bring to this anthology a fusion of backgrounds steeped in artistic mastery and radical philosophical inquiry, respectively. Both men navigated the turbulent waters of Renaissance thought, contributing significantly to the realms of literature, art, and political theology. This anthology does not merely present their work side by side but interweaves their voices, creating a dialogue that transcends the individual contributions and speaks to the universal concerns of human existence and creativity. This collection is essential for anyone drawn to the intricacies of Renaissance thought and the enduring power of poetic expression. It serves not only as a testament to the individual genius of Buonarroti and Campanella but as a vibrant conversation between their distinct yet harmonious perspectives. Readers seeking to immerse themselves in the depths of Renaissance creativity and philosophical discourse will find in this anthology a rare and enlightening compilation that bridges time and human sentiment, offering a unique lens through which to explore this pivotal era in history.







Michelangelo


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Consummate painter, draftsman, sculptor, and architect, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564) was celebrated for his disegno, a term that embraces both drawing and conceptual design, which was considered in the Renaissance to be the foundation of all artistic disciplines. To his contemporary Giorgio Vasari, Michelangelo was “the divine draftsman and designer” whose work embodied the unity of the arts. Beautifully illustrated with more than 350 drawings, paintings, sculptures, and architectural views, this book establishes the centrality of disegno to Michelangelo’s work. Carmen C. Bambach presents a comprehensive and engaging narrative of the artist’s long career in Florence and Rome, beginning with his training under the painter Domenico Ghirlandaio and the sculptor Bertoldo and ending with his seventeen-year appointment as chief architect of Saint Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. The chapters relate Michelangelo’s compositional drawings, sketches, life studies, and full-scale cartoons to his major commissions—such as the ceiling frescoes and the Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel, the church of San Lorenzo and its New Sacristy (Medici Chapel) in Florence, and Saint Peter’s—offering fresh insights into his creative process. Also explored are Michelangelo’s influential role as a master and teacher of disegno, his literary and spiritual interests, and the virtuoso drawings he made as gifts for intimate friends, such as the nobleman Tommaso de’ Cavalieri and Vittoria Colonna, the marchesa of Pescara. Complementing Bambach’s text are thematic essays by leading authorities on the art of Michelangelo. Meticulously researched, compellingly argued, and richly illustrated, this book is a major contribution to our understanding of this timeless artist.