A review by bookthia
Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling by Ross King

4.0

Well researched and thorough. Very interesting. While predominantly about Michelangelo and painting the Sistine Chapel, King touches on religious themes, political activities of Rome and Italy during the Renaissance, personal history of Michelangelo and general history of Renaissance Europe, as well as art history. Very detailed. If you are looking for a quick narrative, this is not the right book for you. If you want to understand how the Sistine Chapel became what we see and admire today, this is an excellent read.