Biography of Michelangelo Assignment Topic
Write a biography on an artist (USE MICHALANGELO) whose active period falls within the
timeframe of this course. Be as thorough as possible. Please note: Make sure to choose an
artist early and gather your resources as we dont have a lot of information on earlier artists
you may have to choose another artist.
Include the following information:
1. Artists background well-known personality traits, childhood family life, education
and training, marriage, children, important dates like birth, death, major exhibitions,
etc. (50 points)
2. Career major successes or failures, well known works, medium the artist worked in,
typical subject matter, styles the artist worked in (40 points)
3. Lifetime Major events/technology that occurred in the artists lifetime that shaped
his/her work (40 points)
4. Influences who influenced the artist and whom the artist influenced; include an
example of another artists work that you believe was influenced by your chosen
artist and describe those characteristics (40 points)
5. Conclusion Why did you choose the artist? What did you learn?
(10 points) Answer Preview
Introduction. A historical inquest into the intellectual evolution of humans and their various societies would naturally begin from the Renaissance period in Europe that began in Italy in the 14th century before spreading to other main parts of the continent including England. According to historians, the influence of this period permeated every aspect of aspect of human life such as politics, music, religion, literature, science, and the art among others. As per the effect of the period of the art and artists of the time, it can be said that it gave birth to works that depicted the bridge between the end of the medieval period and the emergence of the modern world. It also witnessed the introduction of different linear techniques that provided perspectives that enabled both the professionals and their audiences to view paintings and sculptors as a tool for understanding space and dimensions. One of the distinguishing attributes of the renowned artists of the Renaissance era in Italy was their pursuit of the knowledge on how to fuse lights and
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