Michelangelo's Myth: Between Politics and Fiction
Guest Lectures
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52m
Dr. Marcello Simonetta
How did politics influence Michelangelo's career? Was he supported by the Medici or is this a myth built after his death? How fictional is the image we have of him as an artist without political inclinations? In this webinar we will try to address and answer all these questions.
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