Who Was Michelangelo?

A young boy whose father owned a marble quarry A talented man who was a painter, a sculptor, and a poet The great artist who created the statue of David, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and other great masterpieces Travel to Renaissance Italy and learn about the young apprentice who went on become a true master, and one of the most beloved sculptors and painters of all time in this addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series! Michelangelo created some of the world’s most recognizable art, from the statue of David to the intricate ceiling fresco of the Sistine Chapel. Beyond his well-known painting and sculpting, he was a gifted poet and architect. Young readers can learn about the entirety of Michelangelo’s life, from his time as a young apprentice, his relationships with several Catholic popes and the Medici family, to his unwillingness to stop working into his late eighties. A perfect read for art lovers and fans of the Renaissance. Yazar: Kirsten AndersonÇizer: Gregory CopelandSayfa Sayısı: 112Boyut: 13 CM X 20 CM