BobRingReflections

My last three blog articles have been about Leonardo da Vinci, the supremely gifted Italian, who was active during the Renaissance as a painter, scientist, and inventor - considered one of the greatest painters in the history of art.  This article is about the younger contemporary of Da Vinci, Michelangelo - an equally talented and renowned artist of the Renaissance.   Collage of some of Michelangelo’s best work.  The Sistine Chapel ceiling fresco is at lower right.  The statue of David is at the center, and the Pieta statue is at the upper center. I will start with a short introduction, then talk about Michelangelo’s birth and childhood, his training and apprenticeship, followed by a discussion of Michelangelo’s artistic life and accomplishments.   I will end with some conclusions, including some thoughts on Michelangelo’s legacy. My principal sources include “Michelangelo,”   Wikipedia.com; “Michelangelo - Italian Painter, Sculptor, Poet, and Architect,” theartstory.org; “Miche