Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages

Michelangelo | The Sistine Chapel Ceiling (encore)

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Oct 9, 2023
Discover the life of Michelangelo, one of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance. Dive into his obsession with art and explore the influences that shaped his unique style. Learn about the powerful art patrons in Florence and the Vatican, as well as the use of stained glass and frescoes for educating illiterate individuals. Explore Michelangelo's financial success and the challenges he faced in painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling, including building scaffolding and working with drying plaster.
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