Book Michelangelo - Taschen

The renowned genius Michelangelo, called “il divino,” combined body, spirit, and God into visionary masterpieces of sculpture, painting, and architecture. From the “Pietà” to the extraordinary ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, this book provides an essential introduction to the artist’s revolutionary ideas and inspiring works of art.

MARKA TASCHEN is a leading and most recognizable publisher of books on fine art, architecture, design, fashion, photography, pop culture, style, and travel. Working closely with acclaimed creative partners, the company has published thousands of titles in dozens of languages. From the incredible essence of the Basic Art series to collectible SUMO editions. TASCHEN’s mission remains a continuous commitment to diversity and innovation. Regardless of the subject and price — from $10 to $10,000 — the brand strives to treat each topic with equal respect, as well as produce, design, and package each of its books beautifully and uniquely.

Founded by Benedikt Taschen in 1980 as a small comic book store in Cologne, today it sells its books worldwide. In addition to an international distribution network, the private publisher runs an e-commerce website and 14 branded stores around the world, from Beverly Hills, New York, and Miami to London, Brussels, Paris, and Milan. While rotating exhibitions are organized at the TASCHEN Gallery in Los Angeles, coordinated with the publishing program. The company is headquartered in Cologne and Los Angeles, with regional offices in Berlin, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Milan, New York, and Paris.

TASCHEN is jointly managed by Benedikt Taschen and his eldest daughter Marlene Taschen. The publishing house employs a team of over two hundred people and a network of independent collaborators working in editorial, finance and administration, PR, production, retail, sales, and marketing worldwide.

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