стиль: High Renaissance;

місце: Caprese Near Arezzo

нарождення : 1475

смерть: 1564

біографія:

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.

Notable Works

• The Conversion of Saul (detail) (View on Wikioo.org)
• The Fall and Expulsion from Garden of Eden (detail) (View on Wikioo.org)
• Tondo Pitt (View on Wikioo.org)

Further Reading

For more information on Michelangelo and the Renaissance, visit Wikipedia's page on Michelangelo. Explore his works and those of other artists from this period on Wikioo.org, which offers a comprehensive collection of art pieces from various movements and styles.