Michelangelo (1475–1564)
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni was an architect, engineer, painter, poet, and sculptor. He is considered to be one of the greatest artists ever and was considered the best artist of his time. He is best-known for his sculptures (think about the David and the Pietà) and his frescos in the Sistine Chapel.
Blogs about Works of Michelangelo
Bacchus (1496-1497)
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Doni Tondo (1506-1508)
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The Entombment (1500-1501)
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Genius of Victory (1532-1534)
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The Creation of Adam (c. 1512)
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The Last Judgment (1536-1541)
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Further Readings
- Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling by Ross King: An engaging description on how Michelangelo created the famous ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, including detailed information about each scene and the environment in which he worked (Amazon link).
- The Lives of the Artists by Giorgio Vasari: This is the first and most famous art history book, discussing the lives of Italian artists between the 13th and 16th centuries, including a lengthy discussion of Michelangelo. If you love art history, this is a must-have (Amazon link).
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