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Michelangelo by Estelle M. Hurll is a comprehensive introduction to the life, works, and legacy of Michelangelo Buonarroti, one of the greatest figures of the Italian Renaissance. Hurll offers a detailed examination of Michelangelo’s artistic achievements, delving into his contributions as a sculptor, painter, architect, and poet, while also exploring the cultural and historical context of his work.The biography begins by chronicling Michelangelo's early life, his apprenticeship under prominent artists in Florence, and his rapid rise to fame as a master sculptor. Hurll discusses how Michelangelo’s early works, such as the Pietà and David, established his reputation for creating powerful, anatomically precise figures that conveyed a deep sense of human emotion and spirituality.