Michelangelos Last Paintings Leo Steinberg Oxford University Press Art Book 1975

Michelangelo's Last Paintings by Leo Steinberg explores the profound frescoes of the Cappella Paolina in the Vatican Palace, specifically The Conversion of St. Paul and The Crucifixion of St. Peter. Published by Oxford University Press, this scholarly work includes 64 plates with 24 in full color, alongside 99 text illustrations that delve into the artist's final monumental achievements. The text provides a deep analysis of the symbolic functions and formal structures of these works, offering a rare look at the urgency and power of Michelangelo's late style. Pre-owned item. See photos for condition details and measurements. Colors may vary slightly due to lighting and/or screen settings. Author: Leo Steinberg Publisher: Oxford University Press Publication Year: 1975 Binding: Hardcover with Dust Jacket Subject: Renaissance Art History Topic: Michelangelo's Pauline Frescoes Language: English Illustrations: 64 Plates (24 Color) Number of Pages: 128 ISBN: 0-19-519815-8 Printed in: Italy Keywords: Art History, Renaissance, Vatican, Fresco, Scholarly, Coffee Table Book, Italian Art, Religious Art, 1970s, Collector, Academic, Fine Art, Christian Art, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Oxford