Michelangelo's Cultural Accomplishments

At the end of the 14th century AD, a couple of Italian thinkers declared that they are already entering in a new age and that the unenlightened ‘Middle Ages’ is over. They have called the new age a ‘rinascita’ or rebirth of learning, literature, art and culture. This period was later called Renaissance.

The Renaissance period which served as transition period between the Medieval and Modern Europe ended in the 1600. It is best known for its cultural achievements which include the literary works of Petrarch, Castiglione and Machiaveli; and works of Leonardo de Vinci and Michelangelo.

The Most Famous Artist of the Italian Renaissance

Michelangelo, a painter, sculptor, architect and poet, is widely regarded as the most famous artist of the
The cardinal requested for a statue showing the Virgin Mary and her dead son resting on her arms to adorn his future tomb. Pieta was born in 1499, a 69 inch tall masterpiece featuring intricate carved figures of Mary and Jesus in one block of marble. It was hailed a masterpiece for its ability of showing the exact emotion it wants to depict.

David.
With the reputation of Pieta, Michelangelo was offered once again to complete a project to show David as a symbol of Florence’s freedom. The result of this sculpture made him further known for his skill and technical perfection. It also showed his skill in depicting the male figure perfectly. For his success in David, Michelangelo has produced more figures like Bacchus, Moses, and The Captives Series which all brought life to men who were sturdy and strong.

The Michelangelo Philosophy

Michelangelo has always believed that sculpture is the art of taking away from something than adding to it. Meaning, he was focused more on bringing the life form in every stone block. To achieve this, he produced detailed sketches of his works. However, it was really his passion in bringing life and beauty that made him and his talent