Travel to Renaissance Italy and learn about the young apprentice who went on become a true master, and one of the most beloved sculptors and painters of all time in this addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!
Michelangelo created some of the world's most recognizable art, from the statue of David to the intricate ceiling fresco of the Sistine Chapel. Beyond his well-known painting and sculpting, he was a gifted poet and architect. Young readers can learn about the entirety of Michelangelo's life, from his time as a young apprentice, his relationships with several Catholic popes and the Medici family, to his unwillingness to stop working into his late eighties. A perfect read for art lovers and fans of the Renaissance.
Details:
- 8-12 years
- 112 pages
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
- Series: Who was?
- Author: Kirsten Anderson
- Illustrator: Gregory Copeland
- Publisher/Date: Penguin Workshop/October2022
- ISBN: 0399543953