Renaissance Secrets: A Lifetime Working with Wall Paintings by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Others at the Vatican
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Book Synopsis: Engagingly written and profusely illustrated, this book offers readers a close-up "view from the scaffolding" of some of the greatest Renaissance wall paintings at the Vatican. Beginning in the late 1400s, the greatest artists of Renaissance Italy were summoned to Rome, where they decorated the walls and ceilings of the Vatican. Expert restorer Maurizio De Luca spent his forty-year career in the Vatican Museums, including fifteen years as head restorer of the Painting Restoration Laboratory. He personally oversaw some of the most important restorations of the last half century, including wall paintings by Perugino, Botticelli, and others on the walls of the Sistine Chapel; the Pintoricchio wall paintings in the Borgia Apartments; the Raphael Rooms; and the last two frescoes by Michelangelo, in the Pauline Chapel at the Apostolic Palace. In this accessible and copiously illustrated book, De Luca conveys the kind of knowledge that can only be derived from close personal observation. The reader is offered a stunningly intimate perspective that illuminates the distinctive expressive challenges, choices, and techniques of each artist and demonstrates how the conservation process enriches the understanding and interpretation of these iconic works.
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Unlock the secrets of the Renaissance with Renaissance Secrets: A Lifetime Working with Wall Paintings by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Others at the Vatican! Immerse yourself in the world of Renaissance art as you explore the masterpieces that have captivated generations. Written by expert restorer Maurizio De Luca, this book offers a unique "view from the scaffolding" of the greatest Renaissance wall paintings at the Vatican.
With engaging prose and a wealth of stunning illustrations, De Luca takes you on a journey to Rome, where the greatest artists of Renaissance Italy were called upon to decorate the Vatican's walls and ceilings. As head restorer of the Painting Restoration Laboratory, De Luca personally oversaw the restoration of iconic works by Perugino, Botticelli, and others in the Sistine Chapel, the Borgia Apartments, the Raphael Rooms, and the Pauline Chapel at the Apostolic Palace.
Through his years of hands-on experience, De Luca unveils the hidden knowledge that can only be gained through close personal observation. Gain a deep understanding of each artist's unique expressive challenges, choices, and techniques, and witness firsthand how the conservation process enhances the appreciation and interpretation of these renowned works of art.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to delve into the world of Renaissance art. Get your copy of Renaissance Secrets today and embark on a journey through history and beauty. Click here to order now and unravel the mysteries of the Renaissance!
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