Harford, John Scandrett: The life of Michael Angelo Buonarroti: with translations of many of his poems and letters : also memoirs of Savonarola, Raphael,, and Vittoria Colonna (Vol. 1) (London: Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, & Roberts, 1858)

CONTENTS
OF
THE FIRST VOLUME.

CHAPTER I.

1474 to 1489.
Page
Birth and Parentage of Michael Angelo. — Early Indica-
tions of his Artistic Powers. — Is apprenticed to
D. Ghirlandajo. — His rapid Advance in Art - 1

CHAPTER II.
1489 to 1490.

Is patronised by Lorenzo de' Medici, who gives him a
Home in his Palace_Character, Tastes, and Pursuits
of Lorenzo - - - - - - 15

CHAPTER III.
1490 to 1491.
He especially devotes himself to Sculpture.— Studies the
Fresco Paintings of Masaccio. — His Quarrel with
Torrigiano, and its Consequences - - - 23