Michelangelo | Sculpting the Divine | David, Sistine Chapel & Pieta Art History Documentary

Explore the life, art and genius of Michelangelo in this in-depth journey through the Italian Renaissance.

From the marble majesty of David to the divine drama of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, this documentary traces his artistic evolution across sculpture, painting and architecture.

Discover how Michelangelo transformed Renaissance ideals into timeless masterpieces - and how his vision shaped the future of Western art.

00:00 - Introduction
01:04 - Florence and the Foundations of Genius
01:58 - The Pieta - Youthful Perfection in Marble
02:50 - David – Florence's Giant
03:36 - The Tragedy of Julius II
04:25 - Painting the Sistine Ceiling
05:26 - Night, Day, Dawn and Dusk - The Medici Chapel
06:07 - The Last Judgment
06:56 - Architecture and the Dome of St. Peter’s
07:38 - The Final Years
08:14 - Legacy of a Titan