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Michelangelo

Michelangelo is a style characterized by grandeur, dramatic compositions, and meticulous detail. It emerged during the High Renaissance in the late 15th century and remained influential through the 16th century. Michelangelo Buonarroti, the renowned Italian artist, was the epitome of this style. His sculptures and frescoes, such as the sculptures of David and Pieta and the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, made this style famous for its monumental scale, anatomical precision, and emotive power.