Michelangelo

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The life of one of history's most revolutionary artists is explored through six of his masterpieces. Michelangelo stands out among giants like Leonardo and Rembrandt as a master of painting, sculpture, and architecture. He not only redefined art but also insisted that the artist, not the patron, is the true creative force behind the work. Miles Unger narrates the life of this complex man through six significant pieces. Each masterpiece expanded the expressive potential of its medium, from the youthful "Pieta" to the apocalyptic "Last Judgment," reflecting the artist's personal trials. In the monumental "David," he captures the glory of youth, while the Medici tombs offer profound reflections on death and the afterlife. The Sistine Chapel ceiling tells the grand story of Creation, illustrating the perfection of God's initial act and the subsequent corruption by humanity. In his later years, as his physical abilities waned, he focused on the architectural marvels of St. Peter's, culminating in a tribute to his faith. Unger's work provides deep artistic insight into the irascible, egotistical, and undeniably brilliant man whose legacy continues to inspire and amaze us after five centuries.