Category: Michelangelo Buonarroti

Life of Michelagnolo Buonarroti Painter, Sculptor, and Architect of Florence (Part Three of Three)

August 1, 2022
Arts & CultureBrightGiorgio VasariMichelangelo Buonarroti
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Continued from part two… The Florentine colony had often talked among themselves of giving a good beginning to the Church of S. Giovanni in the Strada Giulia. Finally, all the heads of the richest houses having assembled together, they each promised to contribute in due proportion according to their means towards that fabric, insomuch that…

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Life of Michelagnolo Buonarroti Painter, Sculptor, and Architect of Florence (Part Two of Three)

July 30, 2022
Arts & CultureArts & TraditionBrightGiorgio VasariMichelangelo Buonarroti
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Continued from part one… GIULIANO DE’ MEDICI (After Michelagnolo. Florence: New Sacristy of S. Lorenzo) Anderson At this time he sent his disciple Pietro Urbano of Pistoia to Rome to carry to completion a nude Christ holding the Cross, a most admirable figure, which was placed beside the principal chapel of the Minerva, at the…

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Life of Michelagnolo Buonarroti Painter, Sculptor, and Architect of Florence (Part One of Three)

July 29, 2022
Arts & CultureArts & TraditionBrightGiorgio VasariMichelangelo Buonarroti
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While the most noble and industrious spirits were striving, by the light of the famous Giotto and of his followers, to give to the world a proof of the ability that the benign influence of the stars and the proportionate admixture of humours had given to their intellects, and while, desirous to imitate with the…

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Finding Wisdom in the Past: Michelangelo’s Sistine Ceiling

June 9, 2022
Arts & CultureArts & TraditionBrightMichelangeloMichelangelo BuonarrotiRadiant LifeSistine ChapelSistine Chapel Ceiling
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Our artistic traditions are full of wisdom. We can look to the past and, with curious minds and open hearts, absorb the lessons of our cultural history. The Italian Renaissance is filled with great stories that resulted in great art, and the story and art of Michelangelo are an enduring example. The story begins in…

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The Image of Compassion

March 5, 2022
anthony van dyckArts & CultureArts & TraditionBrightMichelangelo BuonarrotiMichelangelo's PietaPietaRenaissance sculptureWilliam Bouguereau
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The Pietà is a common theme throughout the history of Western art, and pertains to works of art that depict the Virgin Mary with Jesus after his crucifixion. The word “pietà” roughly translates to “pity” or “compassion,” and illustrates Mary’s love for her son. The most famous Pietà is a sculpture by Renaissance artist Michelangelo….

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