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1.The Renaissance first started in Italy, 1300. It first started in the 14th century. After the Middle Ages, in reached the 15th century.

2. Plato was one of the most well-known Greek thinkers. At the Academy in Florence, several men read Plato's writings.

3. Initially, artists were considered to be artisans. They were members of a guild and worked in workshops.

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https://www.history.com/news/9-things-you-may-not-know-about-michelangelo.

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Michelangelo was an Italian sculptor,painter, architect, and a poet of the high Renaissance, born in the republic of Florence. He was born on March 6, 1475, and died on February 18, 1564. He started his career as a forger. Early in his career, Michel carved a lost Cupid statue in the style of the Ancient Greek’s. Michelangelo then got more and more famous as he made more of his art.

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1. Michelangelo studied dead body’s to perfectly capture the human form in his art.
2. Michelangelo attempted forgery once to earn more money in the 1400’s.
3. Michelangelo never signed host artwork. The only piece he signed was the Pietà statue.
4. He carved “the David” out of a discarded piece of marble.
5. Michelangelo had a bitter rivalry with Leonardo Da Vinci.
6. He also had a bitter rivalry with Raphael.
7. Michelangelo was chosen to paint the Sistine chapel ceiling on the suggestion of his rivals.
8. Michelangelo was also a famous prolific poet.
9. He was gay and had multiple loves throughout his life.
10. He was the first western artist whose biography was published during his lifetime.