Michelangelo was pessimistic in his poetry and an optimist in his artwork. Michelangelo's artwork consisted of paintings and sculptures that showed humanity in its natural state. Michelangelo's poetry was pessimistic in his response to Strazzi even though he was complimenting him. Michelangelo's ...

Mona Lisa Artist, originator, and unique Renaissance man, Leonardo da Vinci, began painting his portrayal of an Italian nobleman's wife in 1503 and completed it a number of years later, possibly around 1507. The painting was initially a custom-built work, but da Vinci didn't sell it to the man who ...

Leonardo da Vinci is probably the most famous artist of the Renaissance Period and perhaps all time. But what many people don't know is that he wasn't just a genius in art but he also excelled in sculpting, architecture, and inventing. Leonardo was born in a small stone house on April 15, 1452. ...