Michelangelo Research Paper

A renaissance man is someone that typically has talents in various areas of knowledge. Michelangelo is no exception, in fact it can be argued that he is the quintessential example of a renaissance man. Not only did he excel in sculpting, but he also had an extraordinary talent for painting as well as being well versed in poetry and architecture. His use of engineering and extensive knowledge of anatomy is definitely prevalent in all his masterpieces. Even after death his life and timeless masterpieces continue to inspire and teach countless generations. His impact can clearly be seen in painting, art, and anatomy.
Michelangelo, arguably one of the most exceptional artists to ever live was born in 1475 in a sleepy little village known as Caprese. …show more content…
One of these commissions being possibly one of his greatest works the Pieta. This work was a sculpture based on a devotional image that portrays Christ in the Virgin Mary’s lap. His version of the Pieta was much more refined than previous ones because it required a level of technical skill that would take the average person years upon years to attain. Not only that but he perfectly extracted these balanced figures from this one block of marble to form this prime example of a Pieta. Michelangelo’s success with the Pieta allowed him to be commissioned to sculpt the goliath of a statue known as David. (Pun intended.) Aesthetically this 17 foot behemoth required his immense knowledge of human anatomy to produce a statue so life-like that it seems as if it is real. After the statue was completed in 1504 Michelangelo’s reputation was …show more content…
From there his first architectural achievement became the Medici Chapel inside the Church of San Lorenzo, Florence. This chapel which he worked on until 1534 was intended to house two medici heirs who had died. This chapel featured many innovative architectural designs which were based on classical forms of architecture. The Laurentian Library which functioned as an annex to the church has an intriguing stair hall known as a ricetto. This stair hall is quite important because it is believed to be the first example of the architectural style known as mannerism. This style is regarded as the renaissance’s

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