Michelangelo's Unfinished Sculptures
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1h 8m
Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
Michelangelo left more than half of all his sculptures in an unfinished state. Some because of the demands of his patrons, others due to personal circumstances. Join Dr. Rocky as he examines Michelangelo’s unfinished sculptures and the amazing stories behind them.
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