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"Presents the life and work of the artist Michelangelo, retracing his embroilment in the upheavals of his time. He aspired constantly to achieve the seemingly impossible, and this he did with unimaginable perseverance. Each of his works opened up new worlds of artistic expression. Filmed entirely on location, this informative and entertaining program features close ups of many of Michelangelo's greatest works."
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He was an architect and engineer, yet there is not a single building based on his plans; he was a sculptor, yet virtually none of his sculptures are extant. And only a few portraits and frescoes testify to the brilliance of the painter Leonardo. This informative and entertaining film follows Leonardo's trail to fame.