Michelangelo
Explore our blog posts about the artworks, lasting influence, and biographical details of the Renaissance artist Michelangelo.
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Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: A World-Renowned Work Of Art
One of my favorite art pieces from the Renaissance era is Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Ceiling. Michelangelo’s work on the Sistine Chapel ceiling cemented his place as one of the greatest artists ever. His magnificent work on the Sistine Chapel Ceiling displays Michelangelo and his use of perspective, attention to detail, and mastery of the human…
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Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: A Testament To Human Genius
Whenever most people think of the Renaissance era of art, one name that comes up as an essential artist is Michelangelo. Michelangelo Buonarroti is considered to be one of the most important and influential artists of the Renaissance era. Michelangelo’s artistic genius is showcased in the breathtaking frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel…
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Debunking The Myth: Michelangelo And Da Vinci Were Not Lovers
Someone recently asked me if I knew if Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci were lovers. For centuries it is something that has been speculated about. No concrete evidence supports the speculation that Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci had a personal sexual relationship. Evidence suggests they did not like each other and had animosity toward each…
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Did Raphael, Michelangelo, And Leonardo Ever Meet In Person?
Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael are considered some of the most influential artists ever. They were all Italian artists who flourished during the Renaissance. Records show that Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael would have known each other. But not all of their relationships were easy; some were filled with jealousy and rivalry. Raphael,…
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Michelangelo’s Method To Paint The Sistine Chapel Ceiling
When most people think about Michelangelo, they think about his statue of David and the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Artists are in awe of his ability to paint such a magnificent work of art on a ceiling. Michelangelo used the fresco method to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling. The fresco method is when you…
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Michelangelo Sistine Chapel And His Payment
Michelangelo was a master artist during the Renaissance era. Many people also see him as one of the great artistic masters who did not receive all that was due to him for the payment for his work. Michelangelo was paid 3200 gold ducats for his work on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, which would…
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Why Is Michelangelo Important?
Michelangelo was a sculptor, artist, and architect considered one of the most essential and most significant artists of the Renaissance era. His work showed the ability to blend psychology with realism and the intensity of these subjects eloquently. Michelangelo was a famous artist during his day and is also a well-known artist today; many of…
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How Did Michelangelo Create His Sculptures?
Michelangelo is one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance era. Though he is known best for his fresco painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, he always considered himself a sculptor. Michelangelo was a master with his sculptures. He was a master at invoking emotions and details with his work; he could do all this…
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Did Michelangelo And Leonardo Know Each Other?
Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci are considered two of the greatest artists ever lived. They both lived in Florence, Italy, during the same time. Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci knew each other but were considered bitter rivals. Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo knew each other, but they did like each other. They were both asked…
