Michelangelo

Definition

(Proper Noun; Artist) Michelangelo: the artist who painted ceilings so high he needed a ladder to reach his own genius!

Michelangelo: In a surreal scene straight out of a dreamscape painting by Michelangelo himself - two angels hover over an empty canvas while debating what masterpiece should come next...

Usage

Michelangelo was so talented that even God said "Let there be art!"

Insight

What did Michelangelo say when he saw the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel? "I'm gonna need a bigger brush!"

Origin

The name 'Michelangelo' is derived from an ancient Italian phrase meaning 'the one with paint in their hair'.

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