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Michelangelo's mountain : the quest for perfection in the marble quarries of Carrara
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Michelangelo's mountain : the quest for perfection in the marble quarries of Carrara

by Eric Scigliano

This historical study examines Michelangelo's relationship with the Carrara marble quarries and the influence of the Tuscan landscape on his career. It explores the history of stone extraction alongside the political and physical challenges of producing his major works.

Accession 23779 ISBN 9780743254779 Publisher Free Press
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