The Life of Michelangelo Buonarroti

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Symonds, John Addington, 1840-1893

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Life of Michelangelo Buonarroti" by John Addington Symonds is a historical account written in the late 19th century, providing a comprehensive exploration of the life and works of the renowned Italian artist Michelangelo. The book delves into Michelangelo's early years, his family background, and his development as an artist, framing him within the larger context of the Renaissance and the rich cultural landscape of Florence. The opening of the biography introduces Michelangelo's family lineage, emphasizing their Florentine nobility and the speculation surrounding their ancestry. It details the circumstances of Michelangelo's birth in 1475 and highlights his upbringing in a vibrant artistic environment that influenced his creative journey. As a child, Michelangelo displayed a remarkable inclination towards art, which was initially met with resistance from his family. Despite their objections, he was determined to pursue his passion, eventually being apprenticed to a painter. Symonds vividly sets the stage for understanding how Michelangelo's early experiences and relationships shaped him into one of history's most significant artists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Ted Garvin, Keith M. Eckrich and the PG Distributed Proofreaders

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-02-01