Michelangelo Buonarroti

스타일: High Renaissance;

장소: Caprese Near Arezzo

타고난: 1475

죽음: 1564

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MICHELANGELO BUONARROTI: THE RENAISSANCE GENIUS

Early Life and Training

Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, commonly known as Michelangelo, was born on March 6, 1475, in Caprese, Italy. His family, though not of noble birth, had a long history of involvement in the arts. From an early age, Michelangelo demonstrated exceptional talent for drawing and sculpture, which led to his apprenticeship with Domenico Ghirlandaio, a prominent artist of the time.

Artistic Career

Michelangelo's artistic career can be divided into three distinct phases:

Early Period (1490-1505): Characterized by his famous sculptures, The Pietà and David, which established him as a preeminent artist before the age of thirty.
Middle Period (1505-1520): Saw the creation of two pivotal frescoes in Western art: The Genesis scenes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment on its altar wall.
Late Period (1520-1564): Marked by his appointment as the lead architect of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, significantly influencing its final design.

Legacy

Michelangelo's impact on Western art is immeasurable. His innovative techniques and mastery of multiple artistic disciplines have made him a quintessential Renaissance man. The Florentine Baroque Art Movement, which emerged later, was influenced by his style.