Review of Michelangelo, the Byzantines, and Plato

Atamba Apophia · Post by **Atamba Apophia** » 30 Sep 2022, 08:54

My interest to read this book is the fact that it has philosophy arts and literature and the illustrations must be interesting it has what I like to find in a book it’s a must read good review

Post by **Bertha Jackson** » 30 Sep 2022, 08:55

This is a book that many Art Historians will enjoy reading. Thank you for your review.

Bombasticsideeye · Post by **Bombasticsideeye** » 30 Sep 2022, 09:06

Obviously a great book. Unfortunately the topic is not one that interests me. Thanks for the review.

Nemanja Jankovic · Post by **Nemanja Jankovic** » 30 Sep 2022, 09:11

An interesting book proves that Michelangelo used Byzantine art as inspiration and model. The part of the book that I liked the most, it is the one that refers to Michelangelo's conversations with the members of the Florentine Academy.

Margi zuu202 · Post by **Margi zuu202** » 30 Sep 2022, 09:13

Book of the day(BOTD)is non fiction a mixture of art and literature the work of Michelangelo 's work for those who love art and literature this is your book

Brenda Creech · Post by **Brenda Creech** » 30 Sep 2022, 09:30

This sounds like an excellent book for those interested in the arts and philosophy, but neither of these subjects interests me much. I will pass on this one. Great review!

Ivan Mukaaga · Post by **Ivan Mukaaga** » 30 Sep 2022, 09:35

The review is wonderfully written. However, I still don’t think it’s my taste. I would steer forward. Thanks for the excellent review.

Stephen King · Post by **Le-nic Pretorius** » 30 Sep 2022, 09:38

This is a great and very thorough review of this book! I am not really a fan of the Renaissance so I don't think that I will be reading this book. I am sure that this is a great read if you are into philosophy, art, and literature. Well done!

Liverbook · Post by **Liverbook** » 30 Sep 2022, 09:48

Michelangelo, the Byzantines, and Plato is a non-fiction book written by Elena Ene D-Vasilescu. She is a professor and researcher of Byzantine culture and mediveal studies for Oxford University. This book gives information on Michelangelo's inspiration and work thoroughly by several evidences. It could be a good source of knowledge for history of arts and scholars in this field.

Post by **Chinazo Anozie** » 30 Sep 2022, 09:52

Michelangelo is no doubt a great artist, and it's nice that this book delves deeply into his work. However, I'll have to pass on this because I don't read non-fiction.

DEEPA PUJARI · Post by **DEEPA PUJARI** » 30 Sep 2022, 09:54

The author discusses how Michelangelo’s genial work was influenced by the Byzantines, Plato, and the Neo-Platonists. Congratulations BOTD!

busisiwe5754 · Post by **busisiwe5754** » 30 Sep 2022, 09:56

I did not read the whole book but I am happy to say that so far this is very interested book if one wants to learn more about the life and achievements of Michelangelo and how his work was influenced by Byzantine, Plato and the Neo Platonism. I will definitely enjoy reading the whole book. Thank you for the copy.

Post by **Melisa Jane** » 30 Sep 2022, 09:56

I'm not really sure this is a book for me, especially because I'm not into art. From what I have gathered, Michelangelo was a very skillful artist. His wark was somehow related to Byzantine art. However, since this is not in line with my interest, I will recommend this book to some of my friends who are into art.

Ochieng Omuodo · Post by **Ochieng Omuodo** » 30 Sep 2022, 09:57

This mixture of art, history and philosophy is such a difficult undertaking! I'm impressed by how D-Vasilescu has achieved it in only 160 pages. I'm definitely fond of ‘scholarly explorations’ and the book's copious footnotes and extensive bibliography will, no doubt, fuel that endeavour.

Shanesha Sammerson · Post by **Shanesha Sammerson** » 30 Sep 2022, 10:09

I am not too fond of Michaelangelo and art but the reviewer did a good job in writing the review. She explained what it entails properly and motivates you to want to read it. Congrats on BOTD!