Who was Michelangelo?
Q: Who was Michelangelo?
A: Michelangelo was an Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, architect, poet, and engineer. He is often referred to as a "Renaissance Man" due to his great talent in many areas.
Q: What are some of Michelangelo's most famous works?
A: Some of Michelangelo's most famous works include the Pieta in Saint Peter's Basilica and David which once stood in a plazza in Florence but is now in the Accademia Gallery. His most famous paintings are huge frescos, the Sistine Chapel Ceiling and the Last Judgement. His most famous work of architecture is the east end and dome of Saint Peter's Basilica.
Q: How much do we know about Michelangelo's life?
A: A lot is known about Michelangelo's life because he left many letters, poems and journals. Because he was so famous, he became the very first artist to have his biography (story of his life) published while he was still living.
Q: What did Giorgio Vasari say about him?
A: Giorgio Vasari said that he was the greatest artist of the Renaissance. He was sometimes called Il Divino ("the divine one"). Other artists said that he had terribilità (his works were so grand and full of strong emotion that they were scary).
Q: What style of art came from this idea of terribilità?
A: From this idea of terribilità came a style of art called Mannerism.
