Michelangelo’s famous frescoes at the Sistine Chapel were originally met with scorn, concern, and controversy.

Michelangelo for all his immense fame isn’t the most immediately lovable of artists. People crowd to stare in awe at his iconic statue David and mega-fresco The Last Judgement in the Sistine Chapel, ...

In The Creation of Adam, Michelangelo’s masterpiece on the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling, God extends a finger to animate the world’s first man with the spark of life. But what if the famed fresco is ...

It is also 450 years since the death of Michel­angelo. That anniversary has hardly been noticed — although Michelangelo had as great an impact on visual arts in the West as Shakespeare has had on its ...

Michelangelo was one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance, revered for masterpieces like the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the statue of David. But early in his career Michelangelo was involved in ...

The Florentine artist spent four years painting the challenging chapel against his will, but would have much rather been sculpting - Lucas Schifres/Getty Images Contributor Michelangelo never wanted ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. Beginning May 4, 2024, Akron Art Museum will present Michelangelo Lovelace: ...

In 1534, Michelangelo Buonarroti left his native Florence for the final time. He had been summoned to Rome to work for Pope Clement VII, and would spend the rest of his life there. He was already the ...

PARIS, France (CBS Newspath/Reuters/WKRC) - A previously unknown drawing by Michelangelo will be offered for sale by Christie's that they expect to fetch 30 million pounds ($39.48 million), the ...

Many modern Michaels have etched their names into pop culture and household recognition, from singers like Jackson to actors like Keaton to athletes like Jordan. To refer to a famous Michael, these ...

A partial view of "Streetology," painted by Michelangelo Lovelace in 1999, on view at the Akron Art Museum. Artworks of Cleveland often highlight the skyline or landmarks like the Terminal Tower and ...