Michelangelo

To celebrate the birthday of Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475), Maurizio Patti guides an hour-long tour delving into Michelangelo’s artistic prowess not just as a painter, but also as a sculptor and as a poet. Centering on two masterpieces - 'The Entombment (or Christ being carried to his Tomb)' and 'The Manchester Madonna' - this tour highlights his extraordinary trajectory and career.

Maurizio Patti, originally from Cortona, Italy, is an expert guide and tutor. Patti has three degrees ranging from Languages and Visual Arts (Siena, Italy) to Philosophy and Theology, (University of Louvain, Belgium, London campus). Before moving to London in 1990, Patti worked as a teacher, interpreter and guide in Italy. Upon his arrival in London, Patti furthered his knowledge of visual arts through courses at the V&A , Tate, and City Lit. Patti is now an art expert and lecturer for Tate and the Institute of Tourist Guiding (History of Art). Patti presents guides in English, Italian, French and Spanish.