Who Was Michelangelo?
Who Was Michelangelo?
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Who Was Michelangelo?

Written by Who HQ & illustrated by Gregory Copeland
Part of the Who Was . . . ? Book Series
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8 - 12
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112
Page count
72
Words per page
Oct 4, 2022
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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.

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artartistsItalythe RenaissanceItalian historysculptureMichelangeloMedici family

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780399543951
    Publication Date
    October 4, 2022
    Publisher
    Penguin Workshop
    Page Count
    112
    Words Per Page
    72
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2022025538

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