Michelangelo

Author: Hao Huaiming
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Reading an excellent biography can have a lifelong impact on you. Michelangelo (1475-1564), his long life was a mystery, it's hard to say how much pain was hidden within. His genius was always constrained by trivial matters, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't save the declining fate of his family. No matter how much light he emitted, it couldn't illuminate the dark ending of the Renaissance. His pain and passion were condensed into the vitality of "David," the brilliance of "The Creation," and the extraordinary tranquility of "Moses."
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This book is a biographical story that chronicles the life of the famous Italian sculptor, painter, and architect Michelangelo. Born into a declining noble family, Michelangelo defied his family's opposition to pursue an artistic career and chose sculpture as his lifelong profession, leaving behind masterpieces such as "David" and "Moses." Although he underestimated painting, he still left behind renowned works like "The Creation" and "The Last Judgment." Additionally, he was responsible for the construction of famous buildings such as St. Peter's Basilica. Michelangelo, together with Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael, is known as one of the "three giants" of art during the Renaissance.