Michelangelo and Florence
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1h 7m
Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
Michelangelo spent about half his life in his native city of Florence, where he produced some of his greatest artistic masterpieces. And while he considered himself a Florentine, his relationship with Florence was often love-hate. Join Dr. Rocky as he explores Michelangelo’s relationship with the great Renaissance city and the extraordinary art that he left behind.
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