Question

select the correct text in the passage. which sentence should be included in an objective summary of the passage? adapted from michelangelo by william wetmore story of all the eminent artists who illuminated florence during the italian renaissance, and presence as michelangelo, and all the places that knew him in life are haunted by his remembrance thought, and worked is known to every pilgrim of art. let us briefly consider the career and character of michelangelo as exhibited in his life and work. michelangelo buonarroti was born near florence in 1475, and from his childhood, he showed a strong inclination to art, though his father, sought to steer him from this vocation. his early studies were under the florentine painter ghirlandaio, but he eventually left to devote himself to sculpture and rigorous study of art, science, and literature. michelangelos initial efforts as a sculptor were unremarkable, nonetheless, he quickly began to distinguish himself among his contemporaries. it was not until later on, however, that the great individuality and originality of his mind was revealed, when he hewed the colossal figure of david from a block of rejected marble. the artist had at last found the path of his illimitable genius, he continued, with ever-increasing power, working in various artistic mediums. here was a life of ceaseless study, untiring industry, and devotion to art, yet surrounded by discouragements, michelangelo had to abandon the execution of his high artistic conceptions and spent years in superintending quarries and being a painter when he desired to be a sculptor. through all the demands of his life, he was a man of great intellect, inexhaustible energy, and an unweaned student and seeker, and he spent his last years superintending the building of st peter’s basilica in rome. in his last years, he made a drawing of himself in a child’s go - car with the motto “ancora imparo,” which translates “i am still learning.” near the end of his life, a churchman met him walking toward the colosseum during a storm and asked where he was going. “to school,” michelangelo humbly answered, “to try to learn something.” michelangelo died in rome in 1564, at the ripe age of eighty - nine

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the passage's focus on Michelangelo's life, art, and character. We need a sentence that objectively summarizes his career and character as shown in his life/work. Let's assume the options (not fully provided, but typical for such questions) would include a sentence that captures his artistic journey, dedication, and legacy. For example, if an option is "Michelangelo's life was marked by ceaseless study, unwavering devotion to art, and a lifelong pursuit of learning, as seen in his diverse artistic works and intellectual curiosity," it aligns with the passage's details about his study, art, and late - life learning.

The passage details Michelangelo's life: his birth, early art inclination, study, artistic development (like sculpting David), lifelong learning, and dedication to art. An objective summary should capture his career (artistic journey) and character (devotion, intellectual curiosity, lifelong study). A correct sentence would synthesize these elements.

Answer:

(Assuming the correct option is, for example) "Michelangelo's life was characterized by ceaseless study, unwavering devotion to art, and a lifelong pursuit of learning, as evidenced by his diverse artistic works and intellectual curiosity throughout his life."