Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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⛓️ Michelangelo’s Rebellious Slave: Power, Struggle, and Stone 🗿
This video explores The Rebellious Slave, one of Michelangelo’s most dynamic sculptures, created around 1513 for the tomb of Pope Julius II. Discover how this unfinished masterpiece captures the tension between the human spirit and physical constraint—hallmarks of Michelangelo's genius.

We'll dive into the historical context, emotional expression, and sculptural techniques that make this figure a powerful symbol of both resistance and artistic innovation. Perfect for art history students, educators, and anyone interested in the Renaissance!

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