1475-1564

"Art historian Simonetta Carr draws on recent scholarship that challenges the traditional view of Michelangelo as a recluse. Readers will also learn about the complex and fluid era of the Italian Renaissance and how the times affected his life and work. Lavish photos, informative sidebars, a time line, glossary, and suggestions for further readings add value, while 21 hands-on activities help young readers identify with the artist and his work. Kids will make homemade paint, apply the cross-hatching technique used by Michelangelo, make an "antique" statue, and more"--Provided by publisher.

These books are without a doubt the definitive-and most??entertaining-biographies of artists for young readers. Author/??artist Mike Venezia provides hilarious, cartoon-style illustrations to??complement his easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of the??masters' artwork. These books will help??children "get to know" the??world's greatest artists! Key Features: Unique format with humorous,??cartoon-like original??illustrations by the author Perfect for art appreciation??studies Photo captions that include??where famous historical works of??art can be viewed Excellent preparation for a??museum trip www.factsfornow.scholastic.com??See inside front cover for more??information.

Looks at the life and career of fifteenth-century sculptor and painter Michelangelo.

Includes index. Introduces the life and artistic career of Renaissance sculptor and painter, Michelangelo Buonarroti.

An illustrated biography of Michelangelo, discussing his childhood in fifteenth-century Italy, his training to become an artist, and his extraordinary talent, and looking at some of the lasting works he created.

For nearly forty years, an enormous block of marble "stood three times as tall as any man" in the city of Florence. "It was the color of cream. And it was a troublemaker.".

Describes the life of the Italian Renaissance artist and examines some of his paintings and sculptures.

Tells of the life of Michelangelo and his Impressionist style of art, including sculptures and paintings.

The author presents a comprehensive examination of the works of sculptor Michelangelo, and explores the depiction of the human body in his statues, paintings, and drawings.