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Michelangelo

Born in Caprese, I am known for my sculptural masterpieces such as "David" and "Pieta", and for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Sculptor
Painter
Architect
Poet
High Renaissance

Description

Michelangelo was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet of the High Renaissance.
Basic Info
ContinentEurope
SubregionWestern Europe
Birthdate1475-03-06
LocationRome, Italy
TongueItalian
Deathdate1564-02-18
Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelangelo
Significance
EraRenaissance
SignificanceOne of the most famous artists of the High Renaissance, influencing generations of Western art.
ContributionsSculpture Painting Architecture Poetry
EventsCreation of the "David" statue Painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling
Quotes
The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.
Genius is eternal patience.