Michelangelo

Michelangelo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelangelo https://www.michelangelo.org/ Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarotti Simoni was born on March 6,1475 in Caprese near Arezzo, Tuscany. Died on February 18, 1564 at the age of 88 in Papal States, Rome. He was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect and poet of the High Renaissance born in the Republic of Florence who exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of Western art. He was the first artist who was recognized during his life…

Exline 25, November 2014 Michelangelo: His Life and Major Works Michelangelo Buonarotti, better known by simply his first name, was a sculptor, painter, architect and poet of the High Renaissance. He was born in Caprese, Italy in 1475, and from a very young age Michelangelo was gifted in the arts. Michelangelo grew up in Florence, Italy, where his father worked for the government. Florence is considered the heart of the Italian Renaissance and it was here that Michelangelo flourished as an…

early 1500s by the famous Italian artist Michelangelo. This statue made out of marble is of a nude male and measures 17ft tall, is a representation of the biblical hero David, known as the “giant slayer” (Goliath). However the expression on the face of the statue is that of a younger David tensed and ready for battle rather than a face of defeat and victory over the giant. Michelangelo was not the original artist to work on this sculpture; in fact Michelangelo was not even born when the…

The Man Who Defined Renaissance Art Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, an Italian artist is widely considered one of the greatest artists in the Renaissance. Unlike most, his father worked as in finance and wanted Michelangelo to continue in the family business. However, he showed little interest in school but preferred watching painters in synagogues and copying paintings from the local churches. As the years progressed, Michelangelo became more and more renowned for his skill in…

Michelangelo left Medici’s court and returned to his father’s house. In the next months, Michelangelo carved the wooden crucifix that he promised to the church in exchange to study human biology. In between the years of 1493 to 1494 (Michelangelo was 18 in 1493 and 19 in 1494 during this time) Michelangelo had purchased a large block of marble and carved and chiseled a large statue of Hercules, but was later on sent to France and eventually disappeared sometime circa 18th century. In January…

Michelangelo Buonarroti, also known as "Father and Master of All the Arts", often comes to mind when the Renaissance is the topic of discussion. Michelangelo became wealthy and famous during his lifetime, from growing up with a family in the banking business, to becoming a famous figure in the Renaissance. He was a sculptor, architect, poet, and painter who always strived for perfection in all of his works. Michelangelo contributed to society by supporting the humanist movement during the…

Michelangelo is said to be one of the greatest artists of all times (“Michelangelo”). For about ninety years his work left people in astonishment, from painting the ceiling of the Sistine Capel, to sculpting the statue of David and the Pieta and many more. Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni was born on March 6th, 1475 in Caprese, Italy. He was an Italian painter, sculptor, poet, and architect of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, he died on February 18th, 1564 in…

Born: • Michelangelo di Lodovico Buenarroti Simoni. • 6 March 1474. • Capresse near Arezzo, Republic of Florence, Tuscany. Died: • 18th of February 1564 (Aged 64) • Rome, Papal States Known for: • Sculpture • Painting • Architecture • Poetry Notable Work • David • Pieta • The last judgement • Sistine Chapel ceiling Studies: • In 1488-92 Michelangelo was sent to Florence to study grammar under the humanist Francesco da Urbino. • Michelangelo didn’t care about his studies so he copied…

Michelangelo Buonarroti is one of the most famous Italian Renaissance artists in the world. He’s got his fame for being a sculptor, but he’s also a painter, poet, and an architect. He has made many sculptures and used numerous types of materials. And he once said that the Block of Carrara marble he used to make La Pieta was the most “perfect” block he ever used, and he waxed this specific block of marble more than any other sculpture he created to make it extra shiny. The sculpture presents the…

One of my favorite piece of work is Pieta a creation birthed during the Renaissance from Michelangelo. Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, a praised Renaissance artist; known for his significant influence upon western art. Michelangelo was by far one of the most talented scultors of his time, he was also known for versatile abilties as a, painter, architect, poet, and engineer. In 1498, he had created Pieta. This marvelous sculpture was made from a block of Carrara marble. The…