Unlocking the mysteries of Michelangelo's formative years in Renaissance Florence
In short: This symposium examines the pivotal 1490s in Florence, exploring the dramatic forces that shaped the young Michelangelo and the significance of the fragmentary marble statue, Young Archer.
Professor Charles Dempsey explores the intersection of Florentine art and classical learning, specifically addressing the complexities of Michelangelo's 'Battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs' and the influence of Politian. The discussion is prompted by the Metropolitan Museum of Art's recent acquisition of the 'Young Archer'—a marble fragment from the French Republic that many scholars attribute to the master.
By analyzing these works and historical contexts, the program reflects on how the confluence of cultural and political forces during a transformative decade defined the evolution of one of history's greatest artists.
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