Michelangelo
Dates and Places
Michelangelo was born on March 6, 1475 in Caprese, Italy.
He died in 1564.
Accomplishments
Michelangelo is a famous painter and sculptor.
Young Life and Family
Michelangelo's full name was Michelangelo Buonarroti.
Michelangelo had a short education. He only went to school until he was 12. He then went to work with a famous artist.
Adult
Life
Michelangelo first started sculpting statues.
"David" is a famous sculpture he did.
Michelangelo's "David"
He also created many famous works of art using paint.
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is a fresco (painted wall or ceiling) he did.
Michelangelo was very good at many things. He was also an architect, and a poet.
Michelangelo's Fresco
on the
Sistine Chapel's Ceiling
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