Quick answerMichelangelo (1475–1564) was an Italian artist. Michelangelo is best known for David, The Sistine Chapel ceiling, The Pietà, The dome of St Peter's Basilica and The Creation of Adam. Born in Caprese, Republic of Florence (now Italy). His David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling remain among the most admired works ever made.
Michelangelo (1475–1564) was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect and poet of the High Renaissance who thought of himself first as a sculptor. His marble David, the Pietà and the frescoed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel — including The Creation of Adam — remain among the most admired works ever made by a single hand.
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| Born | 1475 in Caprese, Republic of Florence (now Italy) |
|---|---|
| Died | 1564 |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Field | Art |
| Known for | David, The Sistine Chapel ceiling, The Pietà, The dome of St Peter's Basilica, The Creation of Adam |
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