Anatomy

Michelangelo studied anatomy at a hospital. He performed autopsies to learn about the human anatomy to increase his skill level. This was forbidden by the church, he had to be given permission from the church.

Michelangelo believed the figures were imprisoned in the stone. He was just releasing them.

What other artist, we have learned about, also received permission from the church to do autopsies? This other artist is also a rival to Michelangelo and they did not get along.