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I cannot live under pressures from patrons, let alone paint
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"I cannot live under pressures from patrons, let alone paint"

- Michelangelo

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This quote by Michelangelo talks with the immense stress he really felt from customers to generate art work. He was a highly desired artist, as well as customers frequently had high expectations for his job. He was expected to create masterpieces, and the pressure to do so was frustrating. He felt that he might not live under such stress, not to mention paint. This quote reflects the tremendous stress Michelangelo felt to generate artwork that depended on the requirements of his clients. He was a nit-picker, and the stress to create perfect works of art was excessive for him to birth. He really felt that he might not live under such stress, and that it was impossible for him to repaint. This quote talks with the immense pressure Michelangelo really felt to generate artwork that depended on the standards of his patrons. He was a very popular musician, and the stress to develop work of arts was too much for him to bear.

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Italy Flag This quote is written / told by Michelangelo between March 6, 1475 and March 18, 1564. He/she was a famous Artist from Italy. The author also have 34 other quotes.

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