Michelangelo

Name: Michelangelo
Author: Romain Rolland

By Romain Rolland

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The biography traces the artist’s development from youth to death, chronicling training, major commissions, personal temperament, and conflicts with contemporaries and patrons. It narrates the making and undoing of monumental projects, the sculptural and fresco works that define his reputation, and the shifting priorities that produced both celebrated triumphs and frustrated plans. The text discusses close friendships and spiritual correspondences, the artist’s later years, and his architectural endeavors, and it closes with a considered appraisal of his creative character alongside a chronological table, a catalogue of principal works, notes on drawings, and a selective bibliography.

About the Author

Romain Rolland

Romain Rolland was a French novelist, playwright, and musicologist, known for his profound exploration of human experience and the arts. He gained prominence with his monumental work "Jean-Christophe," a multi-volume novel that reflects his deep engagement with music and philosophy. Rolland's writing often delves into themes of individuality and the struggle against societal constraints, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century literature. His works, including "Above the Battle" and "Clerambault: The Story of an Independent Spirit During the War," showcase his commitment to pacifism and humanism during tumultuous times. A Nobel laureate in Literature, Rolland's legacy continues to influence writers and thinkers around the world.