Michelangelo and Rome: A Love Story
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1h 2m
Michelangelo spent nearly half of his life in Rome producing some of his most famous masterpieces such as the “Pietà,” “The Sistine Chapel Ceiling,” the “Moses” and the “Last Judgment.” Join Dr. Rocky for this webinar where he will explore the extraordinary relationship between the “Divine Michelangelo” and the “Eternal City.”
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