Michelangelo once said, “I hope that I may always desire more than I can accomplish". He was truly a master of Renaissance art from a young age. From his first commissions finishing marble statues in Bologna to his creation of the ‘Statue of David' and the painting of the ceiling of the Sistine chapel, Michelangelo's interpretation of the male form was second to none. His incredible artistry has been celebrated the world over. Now you can read the story of Michelangelo's life from a unique perspective, his own. In this eStory you can step into Michelangelo's world and learn about his extraordinary artistic achievements, the complexity of his romantic life, the emotional turbulence which drove him, and the genius that has captured the world's imagination. Michelangelo's story comes to life through BioViews®, which are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. These inspirational stories from Amazing People Worldwide® provide a new way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.