Michelangelo was one of the leading figures of the Renaissance during the late 15th and the first half of the 16th century. He was primarily a sculptor, but he was very talented in paintings and poetry. His talents were so apparent, that he earned the attention and patronage of Lorenzo de Medici, the leader of the Florentine Republic. The background of Michelangelo’s early life would play a large role in his rise to becoming a famous Renaissance artist.
A. Michelangelo
a. Born to middle class family.
b. Born in the city of Florence, Italy (Renaissance Art Center).
c. Became an art apprentice at age 12.
B. Renaissance Social Background of the Era
C. Michelangelo’s most famous works
a. The Pieta
b. Statue of David
c. Painting of the Sistine Chapel
A. Michelangelo
a. Born to middle class family.
b. Born in the city of Florence, Italy (Renaissance Art Center).
c. Became an art apprentice at age 12.
B. Renaissance Social Background of the Era
C. Michelangelo’s most famous works
a. The Pieta
b. Statue of David
c. Painting of the Sistine Chapel