Today is Michelangelo’s birthday. He was born in Tuscany, son of a banker turned farmer. As a boy, he didn’t care much for school– he just wanted to copy paintings from the walls of churches. At 13, he became an apprentice in Ghirlandaio’s workshop. Then off to the Humanist Academy where he was exposed to philosophers and…
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The Kimbell in Fort Worth, Texas is on of my favorite museums. I’m a Michelangelo freak, so that might explain it. A few years ago, The Kimbell acquired The Torment of Saint Anthony. It is supposedly Michelangelo’s first painting. You can see it above– depicting an old guy being attacked by a buncha demons. How cool…
Read MoreI’ve loved Michelangelo- his work and his life story- since I saw the Sistine Chapel when I was in 5th grade. He accomplished so much in his life and became a renowned artist known for his paintings, sculptures, and writings before he was even 22 years old! The quote that I drew out above makes…
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