A half-day with Michelangelo, David, and an Art Historian

I will never get tired of telling this unbelievable story! Take a dive with me into the world of the Florentine Renaissance. Learn about the remarkable life of Michelangelo and hear the tales that transformed him into a legend in his own lifetime. Walk with me down the streets trampled by a rebellious son of a notary who, breaking all the rules, became one of the greatest artists of all time. After walking through the city to uncover the sources of Michelangelo's early inspiration, let me lead your way to the Accademia Gallery. Here, we will admire Michelangelo's colossal David. Learn how Michelangelo was able to transform a block of marble - quarried before he was born and left to weather away by two other sculptors - into a masterpiece. The David is an awesome sight to see; its beauty and grandeur are unmistakable. But it is only after hearing the story behind the making of this colossal, that you will truly understand why it is considered one of the world's most astonishing works of art.