Who was Michelangelo? / by Kirsten Anderson ; illustrated by Gregory Copeland.
"Michelangelo created some of the world's most recognizable art, from the statue of David to the intricate ceiling fresco of the Sistine Chapel. Beyond his well-known painting and sculpting, he was a gifted poet and architect. Young readers can learn about the entirety of Michelangelo's life, from his time as a young apprentice, and his relationships with several Catholic popes and the Medici family, to his unwillingness to stop working into his late eighties. A perfect read for art lovers and fans of theRenaissance."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780399543951
- ISBN: 0399543953
- ISBN: 0399543961
- Physical Description: 108 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm
- Publisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, 2022.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 108).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Who was Michelango? -- Education of an artist -- Renaissance man -- The giant -- The painting on the ceiling -- The Pope's orders -- Defending Florence -- The Medici Chapel -- The Last Judgement -- A true master -- Timelines.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 8-12. Penguin Workshop.
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.8 1 520951.
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- Michelangelo Buonarroti, 1475-1564.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Madison Main Library | J BIO MICHELANGELO AND (Text) | 30229101268547 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Mars Hill Library | J BIO MICHELANGELO AND (Text) | 30229101268539 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Bogue Banks | J B MICHELANGELO (Text) | 34208900234062 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | JB MICHELANGELO (Text) | 31781067726461 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | J B MICHELAN (Text) | 37807000036956 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Cleveland County Main Library | JB MICHELANGELO (Text) | 22281500153981 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/24/2026 |
| Cliffdale Library | JB MICHELANGELO (Text) | 31781067726479 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| East Regional Library | JB MICHELANGELO (Text) | 31781067726537 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Fairview Library | J/PBK (Text) | 0020660235688 | Juvenile Fiction Paperback | Checked out | 08/20/2026 |
| Harnett County Main Library | J B MICHELANGELO And / Juv Series (Text) | 33630005298885 | Juvenile Nonfiction Series | Available | - |
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"Michelangelo created some of the world's most recognizable art, from the statue of David to the intricate ceiling fresco of the Sistine Chapel. Beyond his well-known painting and sculpting, he was a gifted poet and architect. Young readers can learn about the entirety of Michelangelo's life, from his time as a young apprentice, and his relationships with several Catholic popes and the Medici family, to his unwillingness to stop working into his late eighties. A perfect read for art lovers and fans of theRenaissance."--
