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Michelangelo Buonarroti, commonly known as Michelangelo, was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet who is widely considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Western art. Born on March 6, 1475, in Caprese, Italy, he is renowned for his extraordinary contributions to the Renaissance period, particularly for his works in sculpture and fresco painting, which elevated the status of the artist in European society. Michelangelo's works were deeply influenced by classical antiquity, while simultaneously revolutionizing artistic techniques and stylistic trends of his era.

Michelangelo sculptor Renaissance fresco painting

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  1. Hibbard, H. Michelangelo. Harper & Row, 1993.
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  5. Kemp, M. Michelangelo’s Painting: The Sistine Chapel Ceiling. Thames & Hudson, 2003.
  6. Banister, M. The Poetry of Michelangelo: An Introduction. University of Chicago Press, 1999.
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