Who Was Michelangelo?
Travel to Renaissance Italy and learn about the young apprentice who went on to become a true master and one of the most beloved sculptors and painters of all time in this addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!
Michelangelo created some of the world's most recognizable art from the statue of David to the intricate ceiling fresco of the Sistine Chapel. Beyond his well-known painting and sculpting, he was a gifted poet and architect. Young readers can learn about Michelangelo's life from his time as an apprentice to his relationships with Catholic popes and the Medici family. A perfect read for art lovers and fans of the Renaissance.
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Travel to Renaissance Italy and learn about the young apprentice who went on to become a true master and one of the most beloved sculptors and painters of all time in this addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!
Michelangelo created some of the world's most recognizable art from the statue of David to the intricate ceiling fresco of the Sistine Chapel. Beyond his well-known painting and sculpting he was a gifted poet and architect. Young readers can learn about the entirety of Michelangelo's life from his time as a young apprentice his relationships with several Catholic popes and the Medici family to his unwillingness to stop working into his late eighties. A perfect read for art lovers and fans of the Renaissance.
Information
Brand: Penguin Workshop
Publisher Date: 10/04/2022
Author: Kirsten Anderson & Gregory Copeland(Illustrator)
Dimensions: 7.63 x 5.31 x 0.22
UPC: 9780399543951
Ages: 8-12
Pages: 112
