William Wallace is an author, a lecturer, and a professor of art history at the University of St. Louis.
Professor Wallace is America’s expert on Michelangelo, the great Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect, and poet.
In this episode, Professor Wallace and I discuss:
Michelangelo’s upbringing; Florence and Rome in the 16th century; Italy before it was “Italy”; Competition between artists: Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Raphael; Powerful Popes; The Reformation; Getting old; Defying Retirement; Finding your Calling; Striving toward Greatness; Aesthetics; Beauty; The Sistine Chapel; Saint Peter’s Basilica; The Last Judgment; The Creation of Adam; David; Criticisms of Michelangelo; How to evaluate Art;
And much more!
I hope that you enjoy this conversation.
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