Offers students a smart introduction to Michelangelo and his contributions to the Renaissance and the world of Art. Full color plates, primary sources offer imaginative and visual insight into his times, his lives and his work.

The world in the 1500s -- The world of Michelangelo -- The art of his day -- Family, friends, & others -- What do the painting say? -- Stories from the Sistine Chapel -- The Medici Chapel -- How were they made? -- The sculptures -- Famous images -- The audience for the pictures -- Stories from the last judgement -- The audience for the great works -- What the critics say -- A lasting impression -- Did you know? -- Summary timeline of the artist & his contemporaries -- What did he say? -- A work in close-up -- Where to see this artist's works in the USA -- Where to see this artist's works in the rest of the world.