The Young Michelangelo
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Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
Although Michelangelo's artistic career began relatively late, he rapidly rose to stardom. Beginning in the workshop of the painter Domenico Ghirlandaio where Michelangelo quickly distinguished himself, he then moved on to the largesse of the Medici family and their sculpture garden at San Marco. It was for the Medici that the sculptor produced his earliest works before moving on to his first #1 hit - "The Pietà!" Join Dr. Rocky for this free webinar where he will examine the career of the young Michelangelo.
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