What is another word for michelangelesque?

Pronunciation: [mˌɪt͡ʃɪlˌand͡ʒɪlˈɛsk] (IPA)

Michelangelesque is an adjective that describes something that is reminiscent of the style or work of the famous Italian artist, Michelangelo. Synonyms for this word include classical, elaborate, grandiose, majestic, monumental, ornate, magnificent, sophisticated, and artistic. Michelangelesque art is characterized by its attention to detail, its use of light and shadow, and its highly emotional and dramatic content. An artwork that embodies the Michelangelesque style is often considered to be a masterpiece and is admired by many. In contemporary art, Michelangelesque influences can be seen in works that feature grandiose themes, intricate details, and expert craftsmanship.

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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Michelangelesque

Everything about it is beautiful, as the photograph which I give in this volume will help the reader to believe: proportions, figures, and tracery; but I still consider Mino's monument to Ugo in the Badia the finest Florentine example of the gentler memorial style, as contrasted with the severe michelangelesque manner.
"A Wanderer in Florence"
E. V. Lucas
For of the latter she carried a kind of michelangelesque picture in her brain: that of an old, old man with a flowing grey beard, who sat, Turk-fashion, one hand plucking at this beard, the other lying negligently across His knees.
"The Getting of Wisdom"
Henry Handel Richardson
This design appears to have fixed the style now known to us as michelangelesque, and the loss of it is therefore irreparable.
"The Life of Michelangelo Buonarroti"
John Addington Symonds

Related words: michelangelesque art, michelangelo painting, michelangelo sculptures

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