Tag: Michelangelo
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Michelangelo Comes to Life in Irving Stone’s The Agony and the Ecstasy
The Agony and the Ecstasy is a 1961 biographical novel about Michelangelo. Here’s why I’m glad that people kept pushing me to read this book.
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Giorgio Vasari, the First Art Historian
Giorgio Vasari is considered the father of art history. A new biography of Vasari, published in 2017, takes a complete look at his life and work.
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Michelangelo Didn’t Show His Work: A Fun Fact
Here’s a fun fact about Michelangelo and his drawings. Why didn’t he want people to see them?
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David’s Nose: A Fun Fact or Fable
A fun fact (or possibly a tall tale) about Michelangelo and his famous statue of David.
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A Guide to Renaissance Architecture
A guide to recognizing and appreciating Renaissance architecture. Includes background, key ideas, important architects, and examples.
