People, such as da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Cellini were celebrating this awakening through magnificent paintings and sculptures. ... When the Pope would commission an artist to do something for him, this was considered a great honor no matter how famous an artist was. ... "Michelangelo at times complained that because of the haste the Pope imposed on him he was unable to finish it (ceiling of the Sistine chapel) in the way he would have liked; for his holiness was always asking him importunately when it would be ready" (CR, 10). ... This is when the artists are called upon. ... Even then the ...

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How did Michelangelo reflect the Early and Late Renaissance, as well as Mannerism? ... Michelangelo reflected Early and Late Renaissance as well as Mannerism by being an outstanding artist in the areas of sculpture, painting, and architecture. ... Michelangelo's greatest achievements in sculpture were Bacchus (his first large scale sculpture), Moses (his last major sculpture for Julius II's tomb), and David (his most popular nude statue of the biblical figure). Michelangelo's greatest achievements painting included his works in the Sistine Chapel. ...

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