A Short Biography of Michelangelo

Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) was a towering genius in the history of Western art. Il Divino was an Italian painter, sculptor, and designer of the High Renaissance period. He made art with singular intensity and uncanny skill. The beauty of his art brought him fame and commissions from the powerful Medici family. He transformed the classical myth of the young boy David versus the brute giant Goliath into a towering, graceful, virile David carved from glistening marble. There is nowhere to look but up in the Sistine Chapel in Rome. The Short Biographies series from Applewood’s Benna Books imprint features short, intriguing, and entertaining biographies of world-renowned figures. Each beautiful hardcover book includes an interesting retelling of a single person’s life, suitable for young adults and adults alike. These little gems will become beloved souvenirs of a favorite artist or a memorable trip to a museum.