Michelangelo

Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, known as Michelangelo, was a Renaissance artist from Italy, renowned for his extraordinary contributions to sculpture, painting, and architecture. He created iconic works such as the statues of David and Pietà, showcasing his mastery of human anatomy and emotion. His painting of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, particularly "The Creation of Adam," is a monumental achievement in Western art. Michelangelo's innovative techniques and profound understanding of form and space significantly influenced the development of art, making him a central figure in the Renaissance and a lasting symbol of artistic excellence.