Date and place of birth and death. Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni or as he is more commonly known as, Michelangelo, was a historical figure who possessed many talents such as painting, sculpting, poetry and architecture. Michelangelo created many revolutionary paintings and sculptures but more importantly, he created the basis of many buildings that are built today and this was thanks to his works as an architect. Michelangelo was born in Caprese Michelangelo, Italy which is near Florence on the 6th of March 1475 this time was known as the dark ages. Michelangelo died at his home in Rome Italy, on the 18th February 1564 at the age of 89.
Family Information. Michelangelo lived with his dad for most of his life, his mother …show more content…
The steps taken to get to get to his fame this were a massive influence on his life. His apprenticeship with the very famous painter was the beginning. Afterwards, him be-friending Lorenzo de’ Medici and gaining such influence, status and power with the most powerful family in the country became possible the most important event in Michelangelo’s life due to the opportunities that had arisen from it.
The next major life event was after Lorenzo de’ Medici died. His son was left to rule and tension had arisen between the Medici family and Lorenzo’s son. This was the first time Michelangelo left Florence. In Rome, Pope Leo X had asked Michelangelo to build the St. Peter’s Basilica. Soon after a year or so Pope Leo X decided that he didn’t want it built anymore and that enraged Michelangelo and he went back to Florence.
Next, was perhaps the war to over-throw the Medici family, as said above this caused Michelangelo to flee Florence and live the rest of his life in Rome.
Afterwards Michelangelo lived out his life in Rome with many friends with whom he wrote poetry about and painted with. Michelangelo died of a flu in 1564.
Effects/impact on Society and historical …show more content…
Many of Michelangelo’s nude paintings and sculptures were often a shock to the population but this influenced many painters to express themselves and whatever they thought. But more than that, many buildings afterwards were designed to copy Michelangelo’s due to the fact they were aesthetically pleasing, classy and very versatile. After Italy, many other Western countries soon picked up Michelangelo’s design. In conclusion Michelangelo was a massive influence on quality and the look of buildings in the present time. Michelangelo also massively influenced European
Family Information. Michelangelo lived with his dad for most of his life, his mother …show more content…
The steps taken to get to get to his fame this were a massive influence on his life. His apprenticeship with the very famous painter was the beginning. Afterwards, him be-friending Lorenzo de’ Medici and gaining such influence, status and power with the most powerful family in the country became possible the most important event in Michelangelo’s life due to the opportunities that had arisen from it.
The next major life event was after Lorenzo de’ Medici died. His son was left to rule and tension had arisen between the Medici family and Lorenzo’s son. This was the first time Michelangelo left Florence. In Rome, Pope Leo X had asked Michelangelo to build the St. Peter’s Basilica. Soon after a year or so Pope Leo X decided that he didn’t want it built anymore and that enraged Michelangelo and he went back to Florence.
Next, was perhaps the war to over-throw the Medici family, as said above this caused Michelangelo to flee Florence and live the rest of his life in Rome.
Afterwards Michelangelo lived out his life in Rome with many friends with whom he wrote poetry about and painted with. Michelangelo died of a flu in 1564.
Effects/impact on Society and historical …show more content…
Many of Michelangelo’s nude paintings and sculptures were often a shock to the population but this influenced many painters to express themselves and whatever they thought. But more than that, many buildings afterwards were designed to copy Michelangelo’s due to the fact they were aesthetically pleasing, classy and very versatile. After Italy, many other Western countries soon picked up Michelangelo’s design. In conclusion Michelangelo was a massive influence on quality and the look of buildings in the present time. Michelangelo also massively influenced European