Who Was Michelangelo?

Who Was ...? biography series for middle grade brings Renaissance artist - Michelangelo who was a talented painter, sculptor, and poet. Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (1475-1564) was born in Caprese, Italy. From childhood, he enjoyed drawing and he did it against his father’s wishes. Since......more

Short, to the point, with good clear information and wonderful drawings. My only gripe with this book is that Michelangelo wasn't that handsome when he was young, the artist was way too generous making him look like Prince Caspian. Otherwise, highly recommended for those who want to know more about M......more

This book about Michelangelo is informative in more ways than one. It discusses the artist's life and works, but it also explains how to create a fresco. Michelangelo's frescos were Biblically based, and the book thankfully includes relevant information/ it lists who he painted. I had not previously......more

The Who Was…? biography series are perfect for elementary or intermediate age students interested in learning about the featured person for an assignment or just for an exciting read. The afterward portion in this edition has a timeline on one side showing key events in Michelangelo's life and the o......more

Another great book in this series. I love that the book focused on many of Michelangelo’s artistic masterpieces rather than a very detailed narrative of his life. The narrative is simple and clear. Since some of the pictures are of nude sculptures, parents and teachers of younger children should be......more