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Why is Michelangelo famous? Why is it that his name shines forth as one of the greatest Renaissance artists, while there are many who score over him in the terms of techniques and execution? Why is it that he is the de facto patron of sculptors and painters? There are three main reasons to justify Michelangelo's claim to this unparallel fame and glory, versatility, volume, and perfection, a combination that was almost out of this world. The amount of work that the man did, surpasses many a modern artists even in this age of mass production. Starting from initial sketches, moving to oils, and then graduating from frescoes to sculptures, even the most prolific of the artists would appear short of this genius. In addition, he left no stone of Renaissance Art unturned. Be it fine arts, architecture, or iconography, he was almost an omnipresent personality in the sixteenth century European "art space." Among all of his artworks, there is none, which can be rated as less than "perfect."

Italian Renaissance artist, Michelangelo's original name was Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni. Born on March 06, 1475, he became a legend in his lifetime and remains so even after his death on February 18, 1564, with two biographies of his already in circulation. Young Michelangelo started out as an apprentice at a young age of thirteen, in his home state of Arezzo, after his father realized that contrary to his own aspirations, his son would not be interested in either law or government service. On the invitation of the Medici of Florence in 1489, Michelangelo's master, Domenico Ghirlandaio, sent him to start commissioned work on biblical themes. It was in Florence that the Renaissance artist found his true calling of sculptures and his expertise in marble carving and relief work.

The constant change (rise and fall) in political fortunes saw Michelangelo shifting in and out of Florence. Soon however, in 1496, he stabilized in Rome where he created his most famous sculpture under commission from the French ambassador, The "Pieta (1499)." The sculpture depicting the wounded Jesus and Virgin Mary that the Renaissance artist so inspiringly carved when he was just 24 years of age, stands out as the renewed defining pinnacle of the use of marble. His other masterpiece "David (1504)," again commissioned for a political theme of the resurgence of "free" Florence, was only a reassurance that he was indeed "Il Divino" (the divine one), as one of his biographers eulogized him.

A list of Michelangelo's works would fill volumes, one thing though stands out in the character of this man, and that was his entirely apolitical nature and sheer disregard to the origin of his inspiration, as long as it was creative. He never questioned people who commissioned him work, nor did he shy away from taking over other artists' unfinished works. St Peters Basilica is a case in point. Although he was best known for his biblical works such as "Creation of Adam (1511)," and "Adam and Eve," the Renaissance artist himself was a gay and never made his preferences secret. Michelangelo was in fact more of a Greek artist than a Roman one. It is this "otherworldliness" of his, which makes him stand out among all other arguably "better" artists.

Annette Labedzki received her BFA at the Emily Carr College of Art and Design in Vancouver, B.C. Canada. She has more than 25 years experience. She is the founder and developer of an online art gallery featuring original art from all over the world. It is a great site for art collectors to buy original art. Is is also a venue for artists to display and sell their art. Artists can join for free and their image upload is unlimited. Please visit the website at http://www.labedzki-art.com

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