Michelangelo’s Prose: His Use of Language in Carteggio and Ricordi.

Abstract

Based upon an expansive textual exploration, the article examines the
language of Michelangelo’s letters and his Ricordi, paying particular attention to phonetics and syntax. It concludes that his writings were largely communicative and non-literary in intent. The article also provides insight into the historical and cultural aspects of the Ricordi