Michelangelo Imperfect

A sweeping account of Michelangelo's life as a sculptor and the multiplication of his work in the modern era

Michelangelo Imperfect presents the story of Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), the artist who significantly contributed to making modern art. Recognised primarily as a sculptor, Michelangelo's influence established the notion of art as a form of self-expression, a concept that is commonplace today.

This book is based on The Royal Cast Collection in Copenhagen and is supplemented by entirely new reproductions. Michelangelo Imperfect explores Michelangelo's life and practice, focusing on his sculpture and the reproduction of his work in modern times through casts and other forms.

Through five essays, the book delves into questions of authorship, originality, and authenticity, as well as the establishment and purpose of cast collections in the nineteenth century. Additionally, it catalogues almost all of Michelangelo's sculptural works, providing a detailed re-examination of several major projects.