Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Book of the Month

So I just finished my book for June "Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling" by Ross King.  I picked up this book earlier this year to brush up on my history during the Renaissance.  Not having yet read my other book by Ross King, "Brunelleschi's Dome", I did not know what to expect.  I was very surprised to find myself missing the book when I left it at home for a week while I was in Park City.  It was fascinating.  Anyone who is interested in learning more about Michelangelo should read this book.  It is engaging, interesting and well researched.  I learned more than I ever had about the world that one of the greatest painters lived in.  I was able to uncover connections to other parts of history and gain a greater respect for the work that Michelangelo did.  I hope now that I can someday see his masterpiece in person.

Now I just need to figure out what I want to read next from my long list of books. 

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