The Spark of the Renaissance Age

The Spark of the Renaissance Age

Who was the man that sparked the Renaissance Age and changed art forever? Michelangelo Buonarroti was one of the best known artists of his time and still has a huge impact on how art appears today. Michelangelo was a major figure in Italy after people started realizing his talents. Michelangelo always loved art every since he was young, but never thought that he would become so talented and famous. Michelangelo was no different than any other kid of his time, but his early life was very difficult and influential, which made him the talented artist that he was and helped him create the Sistine Chapel.

Michelangelo Buonarroti had a difficult and hardworking early life. Half of his childhood was revolved around art and learning. Michelangelo was born in Caprese, Tuscany, where he spent much of his time at the blacksmith and watching people sculpt after he finished working for his father(Lee). He said “The sound of a chisel and hammer is music(Cook).” Michelangelo was a highly religious Christian and based almost all of his artwork on the beliefs of Christianity. The town greatly influenced him and helped develop the talented artist. At age six Michelangelo’s mother died, which inspired him to chase his dream, art. Many paintings of his early work symbolized his mother’s death and showed emotion.

He soon had lessons from a local artist named Francesco Granacci, who worked with him for the next couple of years(Harris). Granacci was amazed at how fast Michelangelo learned and how much he excelled compared