{"product_id":"michelangelo-imperfect-9788775512287","title":"Michelangelo Imperfect","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sweeping account of Michelangelo's life as a sculptor and the multiplication of his work in the modern era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichelangelo Imperfect\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is based on The Royal Cast Collection in Copenhagen and is supplemented by entirely new reproductions. \u003cem\u003eMichelangelo Imperfect\u003c\/em\u003e explores Michelangelo's life and practice, focusing on his sculpture and the reproduction of his work in modern times through casts and other forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773093232876,"sku":"9788775512287","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9788775512287-michelangelo-imperfect.jpg?v=1782180702","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/michelangelo-imperfect-9788775512287","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}