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The Divine Michelangelo

Michelangelo’s fame quickly spread throughout the world, and he became known as the “Divine Michelangelo.” In this documentary, filmed entirely on site in Florence, Italy, Dr. Rocky Ruggiero explores the early part of Michelangelo’s career. He focuses on Michelangelo’s first two sculptures in the Casa Buonarroti Museum, and then the artist’s apotheosis with the “David.”

The Divine Michelangelo

26m 8s

Michelangelo Buonarroti is arguably the most famous artist of all time. His success as a sculptor, painter, and architect, allowed him to transcend the traditional notions of the artisan and become the first true artist. In this documentary, filmed entirely on site in Florence, Italy, Dr. Rocky Ruggiero explores the early part of Michelangelo's career.

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    The Divine Michelangelo

    26m 8s

    Michelangelo Buonarroti is arguably the most famous artist of all time. His success as a sculptor, painter, and architect, allowed him to transcend the traditional notions of the artisan and become the first true artist. In this documentary, filmed entirely on site in Florence, Italy, Dr. Rocky Ruggiero explores the early part of Michelangelo's career.

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