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260 pp.
| Bloomsbury |
October, 2011 |
TradeISBN 978-1-59990-700-0$16.99
(3)
YA
An imagined explanation of Michelangelo's construction of the David statue is woven here through the eyes of Gabriele, the young man who serves as the model. Unfamiliar with city life, Gabriele explains much about the artistic trends, political factions, and scandals of Florence. The text is very well researched, with many facts and details inserted into the story. Glos.