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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty

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Redemption - Michelangelo’s rivalry with Raphael reaches new heights in Rome, while a violent religious schism engulfs Europe and makes the artist question everything.

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    Redemption

    Michelangelo battles Raphael for Papal favor as violent religious schisms engulf Europe.

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    Rivalry

    Fierce rivalry between Michelangelo and Leonardo is heightened by the arrival of Raphael.

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    Rise

    Michelangelo and Leonardo struggle to win work in the brutal world of Renaissance Italy.

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About Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty

The greatest artworks in western civilization emerged from one of the bloodiest periods in history. This series explores the lives of three of the greatest artists in history – Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael – as they craft beauty from chaos.