HISTORY
THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
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Ignatius of Loyola
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Baldassare Castiglione
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Michelangelo
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William Shakespeare
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Detailed explanation-1: -Michelangelo first gained notice in his 20s for his sculptures of the Pietà (1499) and David (1501) and cemented his fame with the ceiling frescoes of the Sistine Chapel (1508–12).
Detailed explanation-2: -The Sistine Chapel ceiling (Italian: Soffitto della Cappella Sistina), painted in fresco by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512, is a cornerstone work of High Renaissance art.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Statue of David embodies the city of Florence, symbolizing independence and strength in the perfect image of youthful beauty. Michelangelo’s David took on new meaning shortly after its creation as both a symbol of the Renaissance and a representation of the city itself.
Detailed explanation-4: -Michelangelo’s sculpture of David is one of the most famous objects in the history of art, and the V&A’s cast of David has been a favourite with visitors since its arrival in the Museum in 1857.