The Divine Michelangelo
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500 years ago, Michelangelo created three of the art world's greatest and most enduring icons: the statue of David, the painted ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican and the dome of St Peter's in Rome. This revealing drama documentary traces his development from angry young man to renowned sculptor and creator of incredible paintings. How was one individual capable of producing such work?
The first part traces Michelangelo’s troubled early life and the roots of his extraordinary artistic drive. Through dramatic reconstruction and expert commentary, the episode follows his harsh upbringing, conflicts with family and rivals, early exposure to sculpture and painting, and the fierce ambition that shaped him into one of the defining artists of the Renaissance.
