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In my opinion painting should be considered excellent in proportion as it approaches the effect of relief, while relief should be considered bad in proportion as it approaches the effect of painting.
Michelangelo
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Michelangelo
Age: 88 †
Born: 1475
Born: March 6
Died: 1564
Died: February 18
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Michelangelo Bonorotti
Michael Angelo Buonarotti
Miguel Angel
Michel Angel de Bonarrotta
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Michelangelo Buonarrota
Michel Aniol
Michelangelo Buonarotti
Michelagniolo di Lodovico di Lionardo di Buonarroto Simoni
Michelangiolo
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Michiel Angelo buonarota
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Mic Angelo
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If there is some good in me, it is because I was born in the subtle atmosphere of your country of Arezzo. Along with the milk of my nurse I received the knack of handling chisel and hammer, with which I make my figures.
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Art is the gift of God, and must be used unto His glory. That in art is highest which aims at this.
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Serene I fold my hands and wait.
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The power of one fair face makes my love sublime, for it has weaned my heart from low desires.
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If we have been pleased with life, we should not be displeased with death, since it comes from the hand of the same master.
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No one has mastery, Before he is at the end, Of his art and his life.
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