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Why did Michelangelo initially live with a family of stone cutters?
Why did Michelangelo initially live with a family of stone cutters?
- Because the Pope commissioned him to work on sculptures at a young age
- Because he preferred sculpting over painting from a young age
- Because his mother was ill and could not care for him (correct)
- Because he was born into a family of stone cutters
What famous sculptures is Michelangelo known for?
What famous sculptures is Michelangelo known for?
- The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper
- The Creation of Adam and The Birth of Venus
- The Thinker and The Scream
- La Pieta and David (correct)
Why was Michelangelo reluctant to paint the Sistine Chapel?
Why was Michelangelo reluctant to paint the Sistine Chapel?
- Because the Sistine Chapel had a history of previous paintings
- Because he preferred sculpting over painting (correct)
- Because the Pope had diverted funds from his tomb commission
- Because the Sistine Chapel's design was challenging
What was the reason for the Pope diverting funds from Michelangelo's tomb commission?
What was the reason for the Pope diverting funds from Michelangelo's tomb commission?
Who is considered the father of haute couture in the 19th century?
Who is considered the father of haute couture in the 19th century?
What was Michelangelo's preferred artistic medium?
What was Michelangelo's preferred artistic medium?
Which of the following was not a challenge Michelangelo faced while painting the Sistine Chapel?
Which of the following was not a challenge Michelangelo faced while painting the Sistine Chapel?
What was Michelangelo's initial reaction when asked to paint the Sistine Chapel?
What was Michelangelo's initial reaction when asked to paint the Sistine Chapel?
What was the reason for Michelangelo's frustration with Pope Julius II?
What was the reason for Michelangelo's frustration with Pope Julius II?
What can be inferred about Michelangelo's artistic focus from the given information?
What can be inferred about Michelangelo's artistic focus from the given information?
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Study Notes
- Michelangelo was born in Italy in 1475 and initially lived with a family of stone cutters due to his mother's illness.
- He preferred sculpting over painting and became known for his sculptures like "La Pieta" and "David."
- Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II to create his tomb, but the pope diverted funds to rebuild St. Peter's Basilica, frustrating Michelangelo.
- Despite his reluctance, Michelangelo was later asked by the pope to paint the Sistine Chapel, a task he initially did not want to undertake.
- The Sistine Chapel was a challenging project due to its design and history of previous paintings, requiring extensive repairs.
- Michelangelo agreed to paint the Sistine Chapel while still wanting to focus on his tomb sculpture.
- The text also briefly mentions the history of fashion, highlighting Charles Frederick Worth as the father of haute couture in the 19th century.
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