Michelangelo's Artistic Journey 32-35

What are two main ideas of the text about Michelangelo's life and work?

• Michelangelo was a famous painter and architect.

• Michelangelo was a talented sculptor who created the Pietà and David.

• Michelangelo was a friend of Lorenzo de’ Medici and moved to Rome after his death.

• Michelangelo was known for his paintings in the Sistine Chapel.

How did Michelangelo's relationship with Lorenzo de’ Medici influence his career?

• Lorenzo de’ Medici taught Michelangelo how to paint.

• Lorenzo de’ Medici was a patron who supported Michelangelo's early work.

• Lorenzo de’ Medici commissioned Michelangelo to create the Pietà.

• Lorenzo de’ Medici was Michelangelo's rival in Florence.

What inference can be made about Michelangelo's feelings towards his work on the Pietà?

• He was indifferent to the opinions of others.

• He was proud and wanted recognition for his work.

• He regretted creating the sculpture.

• He believed it was his worst work.

Compare the structure of the text describing the creation of the Pietà and the statue of David. What is a key difference?

• The Pietà was created in Florence, while David was created in Rome.

• The Pietà was completed quickly, while David took several years.

• The Pietà was a painting, while David was a sculpture.

• The Pietà was a collaborative work, while David was created by Michelangelo alone.

What key detail supports the idea that Michelangelo was a determined artist?

• He moved to Rome after Lorenzo de’ Medici's death.

• He carved his name on the Pietà to ensure recognition.

• He painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

• He studied under Leonardo da Vinci.

What can be inferred about the impact of Michelangelo's work on his reputation?

• His work was largely ignored during his lifetime.

• His sculptures made him the most famous sculptor in Italy.

• His paintings were more famous than his sculptures.

• His work was only appreciated after his death.

How does the text structure help in understanding Michelangelo's achievements?

• It uses a chronological order to show his development as an artist.

• It compares his work to that of other artists.

• It lists his achievements in alphabetical order.

• It focuses on his failures before his successes.

What is a key detail that supports the main idea of Michelangelo's dedication to his art?

• He moved frequently throughout his life.

• He spent two-and-a-half years carving the statue of David.

• He was a friend of Lorenzo de’ Medici.

• He was a painter as well as a sculptor.