20 Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of Michelangelo's most well-known sculptures?
The Creation of Adam
In which year did Michelangelo complete the fresco painting 'The Last Judgment' in the Sistine Chapel?
1541
Where is the marble sculpture 'Pieta' by Michelangelo currently held?
St. Peter's Basilica, Rome
What style is Michelangelo credited with the rise of?
Mannerism
Which artist was NOT inspired or influenced by Michelangelo according to the text?
Leonardo da Vinci
In which city did Michelangelo grow up?
Florence
Who are considered the 'master trio' of Renaissance art along with Michelangelo?
Raphael and da Vinci
Which family patronized many artists during the Renaissance, including Michelangelo?
Medici family
What are a few of Michelangelo's most well-known works?
David, Pieta, Sistine Chapel frescoes
What does the term 'Renaissance' mean?
Rebirth
At what age did Michelangelo create the 'Battle of Centaurs' relief sculpture for Lorenzo de Medici?
17
Where did Michelangelo study grammar under tutor Francesco da Urbino?
Florence
Which wealthy patron commissioned Michelangelo to create a wooden crucifix as a gift to the Santa Maria del Santo Spirito?
Jacopo Galli
At what age was Michelangelo invited to Rome by Cardinal Riario to create a statue which would become 'Bacchus'?
21
For which commission did Michelangelo receive an invitation to create a sculpture for the Duomo or Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence?
David
At what age did Michelangelo study grammar in Florence?
13
Which wealthy family commissioned Michelangelo after Lorenzo de Medici's death?
The Strozzi family
In which city did Michelangelo create sculptures after leaving Florence due to political crises?
Venice
At what age was Michelangelo invited to Rome to create a statue, leading to the creation of Bacchus?
21
What did Michelangelo focus on in his later years?
Architectural pursuits
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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