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Michelangelo
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simon (March 6, 1475 – February 18, 1564), commonly known as Michelangelo, was an Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, architect, poet, and engineer.
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What Renaissance characteristic does Michelangelo's Pietà exhibit?
It depicts the figures with ideal beauty and youth.
Who was the patron for Michelangelo's statue of David?
This famous work of art depicts the body of Jesus on the lap of his mother Mary after the Crucifixion.
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It was commissioned by the French Cardinal in Rome to decorate his tomb. But when it was finished it was considered a master piece and moved to The Chapel of the Pieta in the Vatican. I'm sorry but I can't remember the Cardinal's name.
What is wrong with Michelangelo's painting The creation of Adam?
The answer is; 1st off, he didn't paint it in the first place, Michelangelo did. 2nd, It's called the creation of Adam. 3rd, Adam has a belly button. Just thought I'd throw in a trick question for everyone to enjoy.
Where is the tomb of Michelangelo?
He was buried in Florence, Italy, in the church of Santa Croce. He died on Feb-18-1564 because of a fever.
In Florence, church of Santa Croce.
What was michelangelo's likes and dislikes?
he loved sculpting and painting and wasnt really interested in anything else besides his family
Why did Michelangelo sculpt 'Pieta'?
Michelangelo wanted you to focus on the religious meaning of the figure and the event.
How did humanism influence the works of Michelangelo?
Humanism affected the subject matter of artists as well as the way in which it was conveyed. Humanism, as the name suggests, is the movement in which the human form and human accomplishments were used in art. We are in a humanistic period.
Which sculptor created the Pieta?
The famous Pietà by Michelangelo is a sculpture, not a painting. However, a painting of the Pietà that was thought to be the work of one of Michelangelo's students was identified as one of his own in 2010. Art historians Antonio and Maria Forcellino presented research that attributed the panels to the master, basing their conclusions on technical research and on an analysis of Michelangelo's circle of friends in the 1530's and 1540's.
Which technique did Michelangelo use to make David?
I HAVE A SET OF INCYCLOPEDIAS FROM THE 40S AND IT TALKS ABOUT HOW HE WAS GIVEN THIS PIECE OF MARBLE WHEN HE RETURNED TO HIS HOMETOWN AS A GIFT IT WAS ANOTHER ARTIST WHO DIDNT DO A JOB AND HAD STARTED A STATUE BUT IT SAYS IT WAS HUGE RECTANGULAR WITH A SMALL HOLE NEAR THE BOTTOM SO THE TOWN GAVE IT TO MICHAEL AND HE DECIDED IT WOUD BE HIS MASTERPIECE AND GIVE IT BACK TO THE TOWN OR SO THE STORY GOES IT WAS NEVER INTENDED TO BE A STATUE OF DAVID BY THE ORIGINAL ARTIST ANYWAY THATS WHAT I READ HOPE IT HELPS AND HOPE ITS TRUE.
What skills did michelangelo have?
he could sculpt his draiwngs himself he also trained himself to paint fantastic pictures
Which of Michelangelo's sculptures did he sign?
"Pieta" first art piece done by Michelangelo at the age of 16. Answer 2: Michelangelo was born in 1475. Pietà was sculpted in 1495. Before that Michelangelo sculpted the reliefs Madonna of the Steps (1490-1492) and Battle of the Centaurs (1491-1492.)
What awards did michelangelo get?
Back when Michelangelo was a sculpter, arts werent really rewarded. However, nowdays there is a "Michelangelo Award" for artists who have created some sprectacular masterpiece. But sadly, Michelangelo did not really receive any recognition when he was alive.
How did Michelangelo have a lasting impact on the world?
I would say that he is remembered for his famous "David" statue. Its about 13 feet tall from the base to the tip of the head. It's a beautiful sculputre.
We also know that David was a very mean, secretive person.
Another work of Michelangelo is the ceiling of the Sistene Chapel. He painted the whole huge ceiling full of his interpretations of the Genesis. That's famous too.
