{"title":"Grant Lewis","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating works of \u003cstrong\u003eGrant Lewis\u003c\/strong\u003e, an esteemed author renowned for his insightful explorations into the world of arts and culture. Delve into the depths of creativity with his meticulously researched titles, such as \u003cem\u003eMichelangelo: The Last Decades\u003c\/em\u003e, which offer a profound look into the lives and legacies of iconic artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrant Lewis's writings provide a unique lens through which history and artistry merge, offering readers an opportunity to engage deeply with cultural narratives and artistic developments. His works are celebrated for their clarity, attention to detail, and ability to make complex topics accessible to both seasoned art enthusiasts and those new to the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an ardent follower of art history or simply looking to enrich your cultural knowledge, Grant Lewis's collection promises to enlighten and inspire. Discover his books today and embark on a journey through the fascinating world of art and its timeless influences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"michelangelo-the-last-decades-by-grant-lewis-9780714126982","title":"Michelangelo: the last decades","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTracing the final 30 years of Michelangelo's career, this book examines how the great master used art and faith to explore the common human experience of ageing in a rapidly changing world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis fascinating and beautifully illustrated catalogue demonstrates the creativity of Michelangelo's late years in a way that is both accessible and scholarly.\u003c\/em\u003e - Jill Burke, author of \u003cem\u003eHow to be a Renaissance Woman\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Italian Renaissance Nude\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExcellent catalogue\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cem\u003eTrois Crayons\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMichelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) was one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance. He was not the isolated, tortured genius of artistic myth, but a man who maintained a close circle of friends and associates into old age. He developed collaborative working relationships with younger artists, thereby maintaining his fame and reputation even as he aged, relinquishing the hardest physical work to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis late drawings offer a powerful insight into his psychology, reflecting his Catholic faith, his commanding intellectual engagement and his hope for eternal life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMichelangelo reimagined the iconography of religious art to create hugely influential compositions of key moments in Christian faith, such as the Crucifixion, the Last Judgment, and the Pietà (or Lamentation). He was involved in designing several significant sites in Rome at this time, including his key architectural project, the immense challenge of rebuilding St Peter's, at the very heart of Christianity. His role as an architect is explored through beautiful drawings, highlighting his range as a designer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside his major commissions, he created deeply personal drawings—revisiting earlier compositions to explore intensely moving Crucifixions that served as spiritual meditations on Christ's death and offered the hope of salvation for an elderly man facing the end of his own long life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on the British Museum's extraordinary collection of drawings, this book explores Michelangelo's relationships and late creativity to go beyond the towering Renaissance master known today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340918407404,"sku":"9780714126982","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6570643482442.jpg?v=1772177295"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/grant-lewis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}