adore slade

1. Michelangelo Buonarroti (March 6,1475-February
18,1564)
Michelangelo Buonarroti was Born in Caprese Italy, outside of Florence,
on March 6,1475. Thought to be the greatest artist who ever lived. He
was a sculptor painter and architect. He also did many other things, but
they are not common.
Early life
After he was born his mother was too ill to care for him, so he lived
with a stone-mason's family until he was 10 years old. A stone-mason is
a person who cuts, prepares, and build things with stone. . He joked
that this was why he loved to sculpt. His mother died when he was 6.
He lacked affection (no one paid attention to him).
Renaissance Period
Renaissance means rebirth, or being born again. It started in 14th
century until the 17th
century. Viewed as a bridge between the Middle
Ages (illiteracy, wars, disease and uncivilized invasions) and the Modern
Era (emphasis placed on education, strong centralized governments
and an appreciation of the Arts). Leonardo DaVinci and Raphael were
also influential or important painters during the Renaissance.
Beginnings in art
His father recognized his talent with drawing and painting. At the age
of 14, Michelangelo was sent to study under professional painters and
sculptors. Michelangelo’s work caught the attention of Lerenzo de
Medici. This man was very wealthy and powerful. Medici invited
Michelangelo to come work for Florence. He was then paid for creating
art.
Sculptor

2. From what I have read, Michelangelo in his heart considered himself a
sculptor first, a painter second. He was happiest and most proud of his
sculpting works. Between 1492 and 1505 Michelangelo completed two
of his most famous stone works...The Pieta (1498-1499) and David
(1501-1504).
The Pieta
Created for St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Rome. It can still be seen
there today, and is the only work that Michelangelo ever signed.
David
His most famous sculpture, it resides in the Accademia museum in
Florence, Italy. The Accademia museum has sculptors in it. Carved out
of a single slab of stone, the statue is 14.24 ft tall.
Paintings
He primarily used a technique called fresco. Fresco also means fresh.
Fresco is painting with water based pigment (coloring powder) onto a
layer of plaster that is still wet. When the plaster dries, the color
becomes a permanent part of the finished surface. Fresco was
perfected in Italy during the 14th century and was used by many
Renaissance artists. The most famous fresco painting was
Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel in Rome. The Sistine Chapel is a large
chapel in the Vatican City. It is renowned for its Renaissance art,
especially the ceiling painted by Michelangelo.
Died
Michelangelo died on February 18,1564. He was a very powerful man
too. He did alot of good things in his life also.
BY ADORE SLADE ( 9/19/15)