500 years ago, Michelangelo created three of the art world's greatest and most enduring icons: the statue of David, the painted ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican and the dome of St Peter's in Rome. This revealing drama documentary traces his development from angry young man to renowned sculptor and creator of incredible paintings. How was one individual capable of producing such work?
1 season · 2 episodes
S1 E1A Brutal Boyhood
Feb 28, 200459 min
The first part traces Michelangelo’s troubled early life and the roots of his extraordinary artistic drive. Through dramatic reconstruction and expert commentary, the episode follows his harsh upbringing, conflicts with family and rivals, e
Mark of Genius
Mar 7, 200459 min
The second part follows Michelangelo at the height of his powers, from carving David out of a flawed block of marble to the gruelling creation of the Sistine Chapel ceiling and his later architectural work on the dome of St Peter’s Basilica
