michelangelo di lodovico buonarroti simoni, known mononymously as michelangelo (english: my-kəl-an-jə-loh, mik-əl-), was an italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet of the high renaissance. born in the republic of florence on march 6, 1475, his work was inspired by models from classical antiquity and had a lasting influence on western art.
**notable works and achievements**
* the pietà and david, sculpted before the age of 30 * created two of the most influential frescoes in the history of western art: + scenes from genesis on the ceiling of the sistine chapel in rome (https://ArtsDot.com/@@/8xzmkc-michelangelo-buonarroti-jacob-joseph-(detail)) + the last judgment on its altar wall * design of the laurentian library, pioneering mannerist architecture (https://ArtsDot.com/@@/a@d3cpvx-the-florentine-baroque-art-movement) * succeeded antonio da sangallo the younger as the architect of st. peter's basilica at the age of 71
**legacy and impact**
* lauded by contemporary biographers as the most accomplished artist of his era * first western artist whose biography was published while he was alive (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/michelangelo) * attempts to imitate his style contributed to the rise of mannerism, a short-lived movement in western art between the high renaissance and the baroque
michelangelo di lodovico buonarroti simoni remains one of the most influential figures in western art, with a legacy that continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike. his innovative techniques and masterful creations have left an indelible mark on the world of art.
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