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Which of the following is NOT one of Michelangelo's most well-known sculptures?
Which of the following is NOT one of Michelangelo's most well-known sculptures?
In which year did Michelangelo complete the fresco painting 'The Last Judgment' in the Sistine Chapel?
In which year did Michelangelo complete the fresco painting 'The Last Judgment' in the Sistine Chapel?
Where is the marble sculpture 'Pieta' by Michelangelo currently held?
Where is the marble sculpture 'Pieta' by Michelangelo currently held?
What style is Michelangelo credited with the rise of?
What style is Michelangelo credited with the rise of?
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Which artist was NOT inspired or influenced by Michelangelo according to the text?
Which artist was NOT inspired or influenced by Michelangelo according to the text?
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In which city did Michelangelo grow up?
In which city did Michelangelo grow up?
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Who are considered the 'master trio' of Renaissance art along with Michelangelo?
Who are considered the 'master trio' of Renaissance art along with Michelangelo?
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Which family patronized many artists during the Renaissance, including Michelangelo?
Which family patronized many artists during the Renaissance, including Michelangelo?
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What are a few of Michelangelo's most well-known works?
What are a few of Michelangelo's most well-known works?
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What does the term 'Renaissance' mean?
What does the term 'Renaissance' mean?
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At what age did Michelangelo create the 'Battle of Centaurs' relief sculpture for Lorenzo de Medici?
At what age did Michelangelo create the 'Battle of Centaurs' relief sculpture for Lorenzo de Medici?
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Where did Michelangelo study grammar under tutor Francesco da Urbino?
Where did Michelangelo study grammar under tutor Francesco da Urbino?
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Which wealthy patron commissioned Michelangelo to create a wooden crucifix as a gift to the Santa Maria del Santo Spirito?
Which wealthy patron commissioned Michelangelo to create a wooden crucifix as a gift to the Santa Maria del Santo Spirito?
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At what age was Michelangelo invited to Rome by Cardinal Riario to create a statue which would become 'Bacchus'?
At what age was Michelangelo invited to Rome by Cardinal Riario to create a statue which would become 'Bacchus'?
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For which commission did Michelangelo receive an invitation to create a sculpture for the Duomo or Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence?
For which commission did Michelangelo receive an invitation to create a sculpture for the Duomo or Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence?
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At what age did Michelangelo study grammar in Florence?
At what age did Michelangelo study grammar in Florence?
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Which wealthy family commissioned Michelangelo after Lorenzo de Medici's death?
Which wealthy family commissioned Michelangelo after Lorenzo de Medici's death?
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In which city did Michelangelo create sculptures after leaving Florence due to political crises?
In which city did Michelangelo create sculptures after leaving Florence due to political crises?
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At what age was Michelangelo invited to Rome to create a statue, leading to the creation of Bacchus?
At what age was Michelangelo invited to Rome to create a statue, leading to the creation of Bacchus?
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What did Michelangelo focus on in his later years?
What did Michelangelo focus on in his later years?
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Study Notes
Michelangelo: Early Life and Influences
- Michelangelo was born on March 6, 1475, in Caprese, Tuscany, Italy, and his family moved back to Florence shortly after his birth.
- His father, Ludovico di Leonardo Buonarroti Simoni, transitioned to less prestigious government postings after the family's banking business failed.
- Michelangelo's mother died when he was 6, and he developed a love for marble during his time by his father's quarry.
- He studied grammar in Florence but chose art over academics, apprenticing under painter Domenico Ghirlandaio at age 13.
- Michelangelo enrolled in the Medici-founded Humanist Academy in Florence and was influenced by philosophers and writers like Mirandola, Poliziano, and Marsilio Ficino.
Michelangelo: Success and Achievements
- He received commissions from Lorenzo de Medici, creating the "Battle of Centaurs" relief sculpture at age 17 and living in the Medici home.
- Michelangelo's success with the Medici family led to commissions from other wealthy patrons and organizations in Florence.
- After Lorenzo's death in 1492, he created a wooden crucifix and gained knowledge about the human form by studying corpses at a church's hospital.
- He worked for the Medici again under Piero and then left Florence due to political crises, creating sculptures in Venice and Bologna.
- At age 21, he was invited to Rome to create a statue, leading to the creation of Bacchus, which was bought by a wealthy banker, Jacopo Galli.
- Michelangelo received valued commissions in Rome, including the Pieta and the sculpture for the Duomo in Florence, before turning 30.
Michelangelo: Late Life and Personal Life
- In his later years, Michelangelo created many versions of Pieta and focused on architectural pursuits.
- He authored poems and letters and formed strong attachments with other men, particularly Tommaso Cavalieri.
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Test your knowledge of the renowned Renaissance artist Michelangelo with this quiz. Learn about his life, works, and contributions to art history.
