Michelangelo

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Michelangelo was one of the greatest artists of his time, with works such as the Sistine Chapel and his sculpture of David, earning him an enduring place in history. Amid the complex Italian politics of his time, Michelangelo navigated powerful dynasties, religious upheavals, and ...  Show more

David by the incredible Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo is a fascinating work of Biblical proportions. To learn more, listen to this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast.

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Born in Italy on March 6, 1475, Michelangelo was destined to create outstanding and genius works of art. Although his family was of a lower class and discouraged him from pursuing a more noble career in the arts, Michelangelo followed his passion for art even as a young boy. And ...  Show more

In 1475, Michelangelo Buonarroti was born in Caprese, Italy.  Over the next 88 years, he left a legacy of paintings and sculptures, unlike any artist before or since.  His art shaped the city he came from, the era he lived in, and, eventually, the entire world of western art.  To ...  Show more