Michelangelo's Painted World

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While Michelangelo Buonarroti is best known for his masterful sculptures such as "David" and the "Pietà," his paintings reveal another dimension of his artistic genius. In the 551st anniversary year of his birth, art historian Elaine Ruffolo explores Michelangelo's monumental painted works, including the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the dramatic The Last Judgment, where he transforms the human form with extraordinary emotional intensity and scale. She considers his distinctive techniques and the cultural forces that shaped his vision, revealing why these painted masterpieces stand among the defining achievements of the High Renaissance and remain some of the most renowned images in Western art. Additional Art-full Friday Programs December 18: Sacred Images: The Christmas Story in Renaissance Art January 29: Daily Life in Renaissance Florence General Information View Common FAQs and Policies about our Online Programs on Zoom .