MICHELANGELO

MICHELANGELO

• He worked in Florence and he was a famous painter and sculptor.
• He was born in Caprese, Italy.
• He moved to Florence because he considered it his hometown.
• He received commission from many powerful people including popes.

The David

• The David was his most famous work.
• Because of the David he was referred as the greatest artist ever.
• It took two years to create this masterpiece.
• It was placed in front of the palazzo as soon as it was complete.
• It It was made in Florence because that is what he considered his hometown.

THE DAVID

• The David is a 17 ft tall statue
• The statue is made out of marble
• You were able to see the veins in the sculpture.
• Donatello made the David before Michelangelo .

PURPOSE

• It shows the hero in every man
• The statue shows both intellect and strength.
• He was a biblical hero

SOURCES

• History.com
• srhs.sau17.libguides.com

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