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The Life and Legacy of Michelangelo: The Greatest Artist of the Renaissance
TLDR Michelangelo Buonarroti, born in 1475, became the greatest artist of the Renaissance, leaving a lasting legacy of paintings and sculptures that have shaped the world of Western art. From his early apprenticeship in Florence to his famous works in Rome, Michelangelo's talent and artistic vision continue to inspire millions of people today.
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Michelangelo Buonarroti, born in 1475 in Caprese, Italy, became the greatest artist of the Renaissance, leaving a lasting legacy of paintings and sculptures that have shaped the world of Western art.
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Michelangelo's early life was shaped by his love of marble and his apprenticeship with Domenico Ghirlandio in Florence, where he quickly found success and gained the attention of Lorenzo de Medici, the ruler of Florence and a patron of artists.
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Michelangelo returned to Florence and created a sculpture for the Medici family, which led to a scandal, but also caught the attention of Cardinal Raffaella Riario who invited him to Rome, where he created the famous Pieta sculpture at the age of 24.
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Michelangelo returned to Florence and created a sculpture of King David, which was so impressive that it was placed outside the Florence City Hall, and he also caught the attention of Pope Julius II who commissioned him to build a massive tomb and paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
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After completing the Sistine Chapel ceiling, Michelangelo continued to work on the tomb of Julius II and was commissioned to create a façade for the Basilica de San Lorenzo in Florence, but both projects were never completed due to various reasons; he also designed the Medici Chapel and later, in Rome, he created the controversial fresco of the Last Judgment for the Sistine Chapel.
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Michelangelo's biggest contribution to Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome was the design and construction of the dome, which is still the largest dome in the world today, and he also wrote over 300 poems, although the quality of his poetry is not as impressive as his other works.
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Michelangelo has left a lasting impact on the world, as evidenced by the millions of people who still seek out his genius today.
