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Monday, December 11. 2017

"Contains more masterpieces-per-foot than we might ever see in The USA again"


At the Metropolitan Museum (NYC),  Michelangelo, Divine Draftsman and Designer


Until Feb. 12.  Despite seeing so many of his artworks and sculptures, one of my favorite Michelangelo experiences was scrambling around the ruins of the defensive walls of Florence - which he designed. 


What It Took to Create the Met’s Once-in-a-Lifetime Michelangelo Show


I had to read The Agony and the Ecstasy in high school. That book made an impression. I had a great education, but my IQ could not appreciate it all. Older now, and likely less smart, everything in life becomes more magical to me.

Posted by Bird Dog in The Culture, "Culture," Pop Culture and Recreation at 15:47 | Comments (2) | Trackbacks (0)

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Maybe with a higher I Q, things might seem a little less magical. As I've gotten older, I've realized that really, none of this should be here. The Whole thing is a Great Gift.
#1 Oldblood on 2017-12-11 17:10 (Reply)
Great post. Saw The David and visited the Michelangelo museum in Florence a few months ago. You don't really get it until you see things in person I guess. The most striking thing at the Accademia (David location) was the half-finished works next to it. Seeing his chisel marks really humanized him for me. Put it on your bucket list.
#2 Don on 2017-12-12 02:17 (Reply)

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