...birth and childhood Michelangelo was born, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simon, commomly known as Michelangelo. His date of birth was recorded as March 6, 1475. Michelangelo was born in a small village of Caprese, in Tuscany Italy, near Arezzo, Republic of Florence, to Ludovico di Leonardo di Buonarroti Simoni and Francesca Neri. Michelangelo was born the second of five brothers, to his mother, who died when he was only six years old (“Britannica,” 2012). Michelangelo’s childhood was considered to be low key, grim in nature, lacking in affection, and very silent. He appeared a bit touchy and quick to respond with agitated or fierce words when he was approached by others. Michelangelo was considered to be shy and most of the time he kept to himself, leaving little to no room to trust his fellow friends. After the death of his mother, Michelangelo was sent to live with a stonecutter and his family in a town called, Settignano, where he learned the craft of a hammer and chisel. Michelangelo went to his father, and told him he wanted to be an artist, and that made his father furious at the thought and he flew into a rage (“Britannica,” 2012). Bonner (2009) noted that his father recognized his intelligence and sent him to study grammar in Florence. While studying the principles of Latin, Michelangelo befriended a student, Francesco Granacci who encouraged him to follow his own desire for an artistic vocation. At the age of thirteen, Michelangelo infuriated his father when...
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...Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (6 March 1475 – 18 February 1564), was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, poet, and engineer of the High Renaissance who exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of Western art.[1] Considered as the greatest living artist in his lifetime, he has since been held as one of the greatest artists of all time.[1] Despite making few forays beyond the arts, his versatility in the disciplines he took up was of such a high order that he is often considered a contender for the title of the archetypal Renaissance man, along with his fellow Italian Leonardo da Vinci. A number of Michelangelo's works in painting, sculpture, and architecture rank among the most famous in existence.[1] His output in every field of interest was prodigious; given the sheer volume of surviving correspondence, sketches, and reminiscences taken into account, he is the best-documented artist of the 16th century. Two of his best-known works, the Pietà and David, were sculpted before the age of thirty. Despite his low opinion of painting, Michelangelo also created two of the most influentialfrescoes in the history of Western art: the scenes from Genesis on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, and The Last Judgment on its altar wall. As an architect, Michelangelo pioneered the Mannerist style at the Laurentian Library. At the age of 74, he succeeded Antonio da Sangallo the Younger as the architect of St. Peter's Basilica. Michelangelo transformed the...
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...During the Italian Renaissance, one of the most world renowned artists make his mark. With numerous achievements made as a painter, architect, poet, and sculptor, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, more commonly known as Michelangelo, earned the label of artistic genius by people of his time and those for centuries to come. Scholars among others, intrigued by his legacy, have examined his works and sorted through documents and biographies left behind in order to piece together Michelangelo’s life story and track his achievements. Despite the vast number of artifacts, though, not every depiction of Michelangelo’s life lines up exactly. Michelangelo’s early life set him up for a successful future in the arts. He...
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...The Genius That is Da Vinci & Michelangelo Tammy Klapper-Sinclair Art 101 Art Appreciation Instructor: Todd Leisek October 15, 2012 Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarroti were two of the most famous and talented artists of their time. Born only 20 years apart, their artistic styles and interpretation had a similar focus, much of which was thought of as a reflection of their tortured and troubled minds. Michelangelo was intrigued with the precision of the human form and sought perfection of such in his work. Leonardo da Vinci saw a strong, continuous connection between art and science, and many of his works were explanations and findings of many such experiments. Michelangelo and da Vinci were both ground-breaking, pioneering artistic giants and innovators. Through their use of brilliant color, influential and powerful imagery, and their unusual ways of creating complexity in their work, they established themselves as two of the worlds’ greatest artistic geniuses. Although their artwork and forms were quite different, they shared many similar commonalties. For example, both da Vinci and Michelangelo attained much of their inspiration from passages in the bible. They were also both also extremely eccentric and seemingly tormented men who were also very misunderstood and underestimated during their time. It was also believed that both repressed their homosexuality. Both famous men have gone on to live eternally through their ageless and remarkably, breathtaking...
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...sculpture, writer, and painter amongst many other things. He has been described as one of the greatest painters of all time. Although a renowned painter, Leonardo was also described as an inventor. His works the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper are the most famous and reproduced portraits and religious paintings of all time. Their fame approached only by the Creation of Adam by Michelangelo. Although somewhat mysterious, Leonardo has been described as the most diversely talented person ever to have lived. He died on the 2nd of May 1519 at the age of aged 67.” ("Leonardo Da Vinci Vs Michelangelo, Who Is The Greatest Master?", 2009). “Michelangelo was born Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni on the 6th of March 1475 in Caprese ( Italy) His family had for several generations been small-scale bankers in Florence, but his father failed to maintain the bank's financial status, and held occasional government positions. At the time of Michelangelo's birth, his father was the judicial administrator of the small town of Caprese. Several months after Michelangelo's birth the family returned to Florence where Michelangelo was raised. At a tender age, he moved in with another family during the illness and later death of his mother Francesca. While his father wanted him to study grammar, his real interest lies in the arts. His father considered this below the family's status and tried to discourage...
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...“Michelangelo was born on March 6, 1475, in Caprese, Italy. Born to a family of moderate means in the banking business, Michelangelo became an apprentice to a painter before studying in the sculpture gardens of the powerful Medici family. What followed was a remarkable career as an artist in the Italian Renaissance, recognized in his own time for his artistic virtuosity. Although he always considered himself a Florentine, Michelangelo lived most of his life in Rome, where he died in 1564, at age 88.” Michelangelo – Biography | Beauty of Concrete. (n.d.). “Born on April 15, 1452, in Vinci, Italy, Leonardo da Vinci was the epitome of a “Renaissance man.” Possessor of a curious mind and keen intellect, da Vinci studied the laws of science and nature, which greatly informed his work as a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, military engineer and draftsman. Leonardo died on May 2, 1519 in Cloux, France.” Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) | Essay | Heilbrunn Timeline of ... (n.d.) Leonardo and Michelangelo left us artworks, some of which were destroyed or lost and other unfinished, but all equally beautiful and ahead of their time. These great men were not just artists, but innovators as well. Leonardo Da Vinci came up with the idea of building a helicopter and Michelangelo designed buildings while writing poems for his beloved. Even though they disliked each other, they were very much alike. They both were unpopular among the people until their last years of life because their...
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...Michelangelo - Art History Handout 1. When was he born – when did he die? - Born: 6th March 1475 in a small village called Caprese, Italy - Died: 18th February 1564 ( Age of 88 )in Rome 2. Biography - He considered himself a “ Son of Florence” although he never lived there - Michelangelo travelled between Rome and Florence because he had a lot of work in both cities - He worked as a sculptor, architect, painter, engineer and as a poet - Michelangelo always looked for the “perfect” stone because he wanted it to have the basic form of his sculpture 3. The Sistine Chapel Ceiling - April 1508 Michelangelo was summoned to Rome by Julius II - He had a new task, to draw 15 figures of Apostles and some decoration on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel - Some of the themes were: Adam and Eve, The creation of the world, The Final Judgment - => It is basically the story of the Bible - He was a sculptor and at the beginning he tried to cancel his oncoming work because he had to master the art of fresco - May 1508 he started to make the preparatory designs - Assistants: Giuliano Bugiardini, Aristotele da Sangallo and his old friend Francesco Granacci along with a number of laborers - His work did not proceed as his master wished and between the end of 1508 and January 1509 He fired his assistants and continued on his own - He worked till 31st October 1512 - Michelangelo has a very unique style because he is a sculptor, he concentrates on the right proportions...
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...his art through his pain and anguish. Michelangelo was just that and one can say the stereotype is modeled after him. Not having many friends or assistants, he was an unsociable individual. His attitude coming of as rude and a quick temper drove others away from him and kept him lonely. Even though he came off as unlikeable or social guy, he still produced some of the most amazing artwork till this day. Besides the fact that he was lonely Michelangelo Buonarrati is one of the most prominent ever, and possibly the best. Perhaps it was his loneliness that drove his passion for art. Michelangelo was born March 6, 1475 in Caprice, Italy. His dad and himself always considered him a “son of Florence”. His parents were Ludovicio Buonarroti and Francesca Neri. Thourgh his life he never mentioned or credited his mother. As a young child his mother was too sick and failed to nurse him and died when he was only six. As a result he was cared for by a nurse in a family of stone cutters. First dreams of being an artist came about this time. When he told his father his idea, his dad flew into rage. He informed Michelangelo that artist are laborers and are not better than shoemakers. Michelangelo...
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...Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo were both very gifted and represented some of the greatest pieces of art in their time. Both artists were architects, sculptors, and amazing painters of equal talent who used sketches. Both Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo have left many pieces for use to compare their abilities, skills, and creative process. They both have sketches that show their separate approaches to their personal styles of art. Michelangelo began his artistic career at only twelve years old, he claimed to be self-taught but was really apprenticed by Domenico Ghirlandaio and the influence is seen in much of his work. Michelangelo used drawing or sketches to create his works of art. His attention to detail is so incredibly precise, the folds of each robe, the veins in the hands, even the shapes uses within the sketches. One particular thing I notice important to Michelangelo are the emotions he brings out in the people he draws, it gives us a feeling of what emotions are meant to come across. Leonardo da Vinci has also executed each piece with amazing skill. For example the nude study of a young man, the arms and legs are put in perfect proportions. It seems with Leonardo da Vinci’s sketches the faces are almost emotionless and we focus on the body form more. Although his work is accurate and brilliant I do not find the same captivating emotions found in the work of Michelangelo. Although when we look at his drawings we see his though process. He used great perspective...
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...Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni was alive during the Renaissance and during that time he accomplished several paintings, sculptures, poems, and drawings. During his lifetime he created the sculpture David which is widely known. He also painted a chapel and that is what most books focus on because it is done so well. The Renaissance was a time of new ideas and the rebirth about art. While there were other artists during the Renaissance that had an influence during the Renaissance, Michelangelo was one of the greatest artists who had an impact during the Renaissance because unlike other artists he knew what he wanted to do with his life and art, he tried all and everything to make his art work the best, and what his work represented...
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...Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni was a painter, an architect, a poet, and a sculptor. He was nicknamed the “Father and Master of All the Arts”. He is regarded as the most famous artist of the Italian Renaissance. Some of his famous works include the statues “David” and “Pieta”, as well as the Sistine Chapel. His works are still highly praised today and will last into the future. Michelangelo was born in Caprese, Italy on March 6, 1475. His father, Leonardo di Buonarrota Simoni, was serving as a magistrate in the small village. His mother, Francesca Neri, grew ill at this time and this decided Michelangelo be placed and live with a family of stonecutters. As he grew older, schooling became less interesting than the paintings and...
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...works from numerous artists. Naturally, Michelangelo Buonarroti was a marvel that would fit Julius’ standard. Having lived in the Medici household, studying at their school, while under the guidance of Lorenzo the Magnificent, Michelangelo was the man who everyone wanted and the Pope would thus use his powers to use him. Pope Julius II first commissioned Michelangelo to create a tomb for himself, wanted his final resting place to represent his tremendous power of a papacy. This would be Michelangelo’s first papal patron, quickly draining both energy and funds to devote his attention on the project. It was only after he finally found the marble that would be to his liking when the Pope cancelled the project. Still unknown today are the exact reasons to Julius’ decision, but Michelangelo was distraught. He returned home, both annoyed and angered by the Pope’s dismissal. Michelangelo was known to be difficult when is came to any patron, and the Pope was not an exception. A few years later, the Pope, thinking nothing wrong of it, called upon Michelangelo once again, but not to start work on the abandoned project of his papal tomb. Instead, Julius wanted Michelangelo to fresco the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo had every reason to be outraged. He was a sculptor, which the Pope very well knew and in response, turned down the summons. However, after repeated tries and several visits from both his and papal allies, Michelangelo reluctantly moved to Rome to being the...
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...century Pope Julius II commissioned many works of art, from various artists, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael (pg., 633). The Sistine chapel painted by Michelangelo between the years of 1508 to 1512 was part of the popes plan to aggrandize the papal community dominance within the artistic community. This painting was an elaborate work of art painted on the roof of the Sistine Chapel. This marvelously painted work of art, had Michelangelo had his way, would not have been created. This is because during that time in his life Michelangelo considered himself not as an artist but of a sculptor (pg., 647). His felling was so strong he stated to “a friend this miserable job has given me a goiter...the...
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...Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, commonly known by his first name, Michelangelo, was a pivotal force in the Italian Renaissance. He was born on March 6, 1475 in Caprese Michelangelo, to a middle class family in the banking industry. Michelangelo was fascinated with observing painters at churches nearby, rather than focusing on tedious schoolwork. At age 13, he joined the Florentine painter’s workshop with the help of his father, Leonardo di Buonarrota Simoni. Correspondingly, Michelangelo became a painter, sculptor, architect and poet, achieving works including but not limited to, the sculpture of David, The Creation of Adam, and The Last Judgement. Following his death on February 18, 1564, Michelangelo left behind a remarkable...
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...eThe Life of Michelangelo Art Appreciation Instructor: Jennifer Phelps June 30, 2013 Outline I. Introduction A. Michelangelo’s the interesting things about his life. 1. At the age of thirteen he went to a Florentine painter’s workshop that exposed him to the technique of fresco. 2. After being recommended by his instructor Ghirlandaio he moved into the Palace of Florentine ruler Lorenzo the magnificent. 3. Michelangelo study classical sculpture in the Medic gardens II. Michelangelo first painting was the “Torment of Saint Anthony. 1. Michelangelo moved from the workshop and moved to the school for sculptures which was setup by Lorenzo. 2. His first work in stone was the Madonna of the Stairs and the Battle of the Centaurs. 3. The Madonna of the Stairs shows and astonishing mastery of marble techniques for a boy not even seventeen at the time. 4. The Battle of the Centaurs was done a year later and demonstrated a great amount of growth. 5. This was the first time that Michelangelo used the plasticity of the human body to express conflict in a dramatic compelling term. In its pulse and thrust in the way that he attached the marble this was a preview of his great works to come. III. The masterpiece of Michelangelo’s youth is the Pieta. 1. The piece is located in St. Peters in Rome. 2. The sculpture is of the Virgin Mary and Christ. 3. Until the 15th century the theme of the pietra belonged almost exclusively to the artists of northern...
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