Two Michelangelos

Bette Talvacchia's book explores the connection between the two Michelangelos, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, and Michelangelo Buonarroti. It reveals how Caravaggio creatively responded to the art of his namesake and how Michelangelo's achievement was a model for Caravaggio's ambition and identity as an artist. Talvacchia encourages readers to appreciate the individual works of these two artists and reflect on their continuing relevance to the culture of the present day.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 160 pages
\n Publication date: 23 November 2021
\n Publisher: Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd
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Michelangelo, the name that holds mythical proportions, is not just associated with the Florentine sculptor but also with the painter who emerged from the provincial town of Caravaggio in Lombardy, situated approximately 25 miles east of Milan. Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, known by the name of his hometown, left an indelible mark on the world of art with his revolutionary paintings, rivaling the impact of his namesake's creations a century earlier. In her captivating book, author Bette Talvacchia delves into the profound yet overlooked connection between these two Michelangelos. Through a meticulous examination of how Caravaggio creatively responded to the art of his namesake from the very beginning of his youthful arrival in Rome, Talvacchia unveils the dynamic interplay between their work. Moreover, she proposes how Michelangelo's extraordinary achievements served as a model that fueled Caravaggio's formidable ambition and shaped his identity as an artist.

Written in clear and insightful prose, this captivating book sheds light on the shared artistic temperament that permeates the biographies of both artists, celebrating their rebellious, anti-social behavior, and unwavering artistic principles. Talvacchia encourages readers to delve deeper into the individual works discussed, while also reflecting upon the enduring relevance of these two artists to the contemporary culture of our time. By bridging the past and the present, Talvacchia invites us to appreciate the artistic legacy of Michelangelo and Caravaggio in even greater depth, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of their contributions to the world of art.

\n Weight: 838g\n
Dimension: 197 x 256 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781848224490\n \n