I have a strong appreciation for all things Italian and
Michelangelo is one of the greatest artists to ever come out of Italy. Since I
was young I am Italian and since I was little I always wanted to visit Italy; I got the grand opportunity to do so when I was about 15. One of the most amazing things I
saw while there was the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. Michelangelo painted
the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and it is one of the most famous things in
the world today. I was amazed by it and really began to love his work after
seeing this. Michelangelo also did a lot of sculptures in Florence which I also
happened to visit on that same trip. His sculpture work is all over Italy with
most of it being in Florence. The sculptures really blow me away artistically
because I am amazed that anyone can create such images out of marble. The
talent and time these things take is incredible and I find it inspiring to see
them still surviving today.
This website has information on the early, middle and final
stages of Michelangelo’s life. Along with his history you can find books and
other things to buy about Michelangelo here and find resources for further
research or teaching.
This website had a detailed history of Michelangelo. It
lists information about his works, projects, personal life and the influence he
left on others.
This website has a complete list of Michelangelo’s works of
art. Check out some of the amazing art he has produced via this website and get
a real feel for his influence on the world.
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| The Last Judgement, Sistine Chapel, The Vatican |
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| Replica of David, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy |