Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni
Summary
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, commonly known as Michelangelo, was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, poet, and engineer of the High Renaissance who exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of Western art. Michelangelo was considered the greatest living artist in his lifetime, and ever since then he has been held to be one of the greatest artists of all time.
Michelangelo was born on March 6, 1475, in Caprese, Italy. Born to a family of moderate means in the banking business, Michelangelo became an apprentice to a painter before studying in the sculpture gardens of the powerful Medici family. What followed was a remarkable career as an artist in the Italian Renaissance, recognized in his own time for his artistic virtuosity. His works include the "David" and "Pieta" statues and the ceiling paintings of Rome's Sistine Chapel, including the "Last Judgment." Although he always considered himself a Florentine, Michelangelo lived most of his life in Rome, where he died in 1564, at age 88.
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, commonly known as Michelangelo, was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, poet, and engineer of the High Renaissance who exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of Western art. Michelangelo was considered the greatest living artist in his lifetime, and ever since then he has been held to be one of the greatest artists of all time.
Michelangelo was born on March 6, 1475, in Caprese, Italy. Born to a family of moderate means in the banking business, Michelangelo became an apprentice to a painter before studying in the sculpture gardens of the powerful Medici family. What followed was a remarkable career as an artist in the Italian Renaissance, recognized in his own time for his artistic virtuosity. His works include the "David" and "Pieta" statues and the ceiling paintings of Rome's Sistine Chapel, including the "Last Judgment." Although he always considered himself a Florentine, Michelangelo lived most of his life in Rome, where he died in 1564, at age 88.
Early Life
Michelangelo was one of five sons of mother Francesca Neri and father Leonardo di Buinarrota Simoni. When his mother became ill Michelangelo went to go live with a family of stone cutters. As Michelangelo started school his father noticed that he had no interest in schooling but more in the painters at the church's and he drew what he saw there. At the age of 13 Michelangelo was introduced to the painter Domenico Ghirlandaio who introduce him to the artist technique fresco. Not long after apprenticing under Domenico Michelangelo got a offer from the
Michelangelo was one of five sons of mother Francesca Neri and father Leonardo di Buinarrota Simoni. When his mother became ill Michelangelo went to go live with a family of stone cutters. As Michelangelo started school his father noticed that he had no interest in schooling but more in the painters at the church's and he drew what he saw there. At the age of 13 Michelangelo was introduced to the painter Domenico Ghirlandaio who introduce him to the artist technique fresco. Not long after apprenticing under Domenico Michelangelo got a offer from the
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