Is what we know about the biography and sexuality of Renaissance artists relevant to the interpretation of their art?
Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) is renowned as the greatest artist of the 16th centaury, and was a central figure throughout the Italian High Renaissance. Being examined, is the biography of this distinguished artist. Observations will be made from Michelangelo’s sketches, sculptures, poetry and letters. Michelangelo’s philosophies will also be addressed, along with the views and ideologies of sexuality in the Italian Renaissance era, from the perspectives of contemporaries and scholars. Discussions on the theme of sexuality and the societal connotations of the Renaissance period, will guide interpretations of Michelangelo’s art.
Biography of Michelangelo
Within European art history, Michelangelo is described as the “divine”. Michelangelo’s work spanned over seven decades, and his power and unsurpassed genius support the views of contemporaries. All of whom, described Michelangelo as, “the culmination of artistic perfection”, as well as a figure “beyond human …show more content…
The artistic masters, Lorenzo Ghiberti, Domenico Ghirlandaio and Bertoldo di Giovanni predisposed the youthful Michelangelo to drawing. Michelangelo’s education and early training in the fields of art, evolved in the city of Florence. Initially, young Michelangelo was an apprentice to the leading Fresco painter of his era, Domenico Ghirlandaio. Although, Michelangelo’s apprenticeship was short-lived, he developed an extensive understanding on the art of Fresco painting. Therefore, Michelangelo had the opportunity to enter the garden workshop of the powerful Lorenzo di Medici. Subsequently, Michelangelo found grounding in the art of sculpture through Bertoldo di Giovanni, who had been a pupil of
Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) is renowned as the greatest artist of the 16th centaury, and was a central figure throughout the Italian High Renaissance. Being examined, is the biography of this distinguished artist. Observations will be made from Michelangelo’s sketches, sculptures, poetry and letters. Michelangelo’s philosophies will also be addressed, along with the views and ideologies of sexuality in the Italian Renaissance era, from the perspectives of contemporaries and scholars. Discussions on the theme of sexuality and the societal connotations of the Renaissance period, will guide interpretations of Michelangelo’s art.
Biography of Michelangelo
Within European art history, Michelangelo is described as the “divine”. Michelangelo’s work spanned over seven decades, and his power and unsurpassed genius support the views of contemporaries. All of whom, described Michelangelo as, “the culmination of artistic perfection”, as well as a figure “beyond human …show more content…
The artistic masters, Lorenzo Ghiberti, Domenico Ghirlandaio and Bertoldo di Giovanni predisposed the youthful Michelangelo to drawing. Michelangelo’s education and early training in the fields of art, evolved in the city of Florence. Initially, young Michelangelo was an apprentice to the leading Fresco painter of his era, Domenico Ghirlandaio. Although, Michelangelo’s apprenticeship was short-lived, he developed an extensive understanding on the art of Fresco painting. Therefore, Michelangelo had the opportunity to enter the garden workshop of the powerful Lorenzo di Medici. Subsequently, Michelangelo found grounding in the art of sculpture through Bertoldo di Giovanni, who had been a pupil of