Michelangelo's David: From Symbol to Myth

Michelangelo's David has never been seen with such detail and in so many fresh and haunting imagas! BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO!

The public was outraged when a few years back an angry thoughtless marauder attacked the magnificent sculpture, Michelangelo's David, destroying one on the great toes. Now there is a well written book that discusses the near tragedy and the manner in which the officials dealt with the damage. It is an important document, especially in an age of terrorism! Author Antonio Paolucci discusses and illustrates (with quite impressive photographs) the status of the sculpture before the cruel attack, the results of the damage, and then the painstaking restoration of the work that not only repaired the damage, but also brought important cosmetic healing to the ravages of time. The results as depicted in the fine photographs are not only beautiful but reassuring to see. Paolucci then turns his attention to a brief but well-written and illustrated biography of Michelangelo and his contemporaries, showing his growth into the finest observer of the human body the world has ever known. This is a beautiful art book, a very interesting read on how creative people can restore works of art, and a concise commentary on the life of the redoubtable Michelangelo. Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, November 05