Michelangelo's David, the towering sculpture acclaimed for its depiction of male physical perfection, was carved from a marble of poor quality filled with microscopic holes, according to Italian ...

Michelangelo’s David was recognized as a masterpiece the moment it was unveiled. In fact, its commissioners found the sculpture so beautiful, and so massive, that they decided its intended home ...

Over the years artists such as Auguste Rodin, Henry Moore, Joan Miro and Isamu Noguchi have used Altissimo marble for their sculptures. Michelangelo would be proud. Reuters is a news agency ...

Carrara, Italy — A remarkable innovation is changing the way timeless art is created. For centuries, Italy's world-famous Carrara marble has been used to make some of the most iconic sculptures ...

marble sculptures have also been used as a means of preserving cultural and historical memories, as they can last for thousands of years. Famous figures such as Michelangelo and Canova spent ...

It is difficult to encapsulate the aura of his masterpieces within words; one has to be physically present in front of his art ... of Michelangelo's lifelong love affair with marble.

Over the years artists such as Auguste Rodin, Henry Moore, Joan Miro and Isamu Noguchi have used Altissimo marble for their sculptures. Michelangelo would be proud.

Michelangelo's David, the towering sculpture acclaimed for its depiction of male physical perfection, was carved from a marble of poor quality filled with microscopic holes, according to Italian ...