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Separation of Light from Darkness by Michelangelo

Separation of Light from Darkness

Michelangelo · 1512

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Artist
Michelangelo
Date
1512
Location
Vatican Museums
ART MOVEMENTS
Academic artHigh RenaissanceRenaissance
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Michelangelo

1475–1564 · Republic of Florence

Michelangelo, a titan of the High Renaissance, sculpted the iconic 'David' and painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling, leaving an indelible mark on Western art.

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