Michelangelo Buonarroti: A Titan of the Renaissance Michelangelo, a name synonymous with artistic genius, remains one of the most profoundly influential figures in Western art history. Born March 6th, 1475, in Caprese, Italy – a small village near Florence – his life was a relentless pursuit of perfection across sculpture, painting, architecture, and poetry. He wasn’t merely an artist; he was a sculptor first and foremost, viewing the…