A natural progression towards architecture

摘要

Michelangelo's sculpture, painting and architecture have had a magnetic fascination since his contemporaries prefixed his name with the adjective "divino". There seems to be something about his work that is always beyond reach, an elusive quality that art historians can't help trying to put their finger on. And they may never quite succeed, but when the pursuit is as deep, elegant and satisfying as this search by Cammy Brothers for "the mechanics of inspiration", we have to hope they keep trying.