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.