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Michaelangelo and Obsessive Compulsive Dissorder



"Michelangelo was born on March 6, 1475, in Caprese, Italy. Born to a family of moderate means in the banking business, Michelangelo became an apprentice to a painter before studying in the sculpture gardens of the powerful Medici family. What followed was a remarkable career as an artist in the Italian Renaissance, recognized in his own time for his artistic virtuosity. His works include the "David" and "Pieta" statues and the ceiling paintings of Rome's Sistine Chapel, including the "Last Judgment." Although he always considered himself a Florentine, Michelangelo lived most of his life in Rome, where he died in 1564, at age 88." 1




He sometimes fell into spells of melancholy, which were recorded in many of his literary work. e had OCD, he had hard times but it didn’t stop him. He kept the creativity in himself and did not beware to show it to the whole world. But what is OCD?

"OCD, or obsessive compulsive dissorder,  is a common, chronic and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over. People with OCD may have symptoms of obsessions, compulsions, or both. These symptoms can interfere with all aspects of life, such as work, school, and personal relationships. Obsessions are repeated thoughts, urges, or mental images that cause anxiety. Common symptoms include:
• Fear of germs or contamination
• Unwanted forbidden or taboo thoughts involving sex, religion, and harm
• Aggressive thoughts towards others or self
• Having things symmetrical or in a perfect order" 2


Following a brief illness, Michelangelo died just weeks before his 89th birthday.. A nephew bore his body back to Florence, where he was revered by the public as the "father and master of all the arts," and was laid to rest at the Basilica di Santa Croce—his chosen place of burial. Unlike many artists, Michelangelo achieved fame and wealth during his lifetime. He also had the peculiar distinction of living to see the publication of two biographies about his life (written by Giorgio Vasari and Ascanio Condivi). Appreciation of Michelangelo's artistic mastery has endured for centuries, and his name has become synonymous with the best of the Italian Renaissance.



Michelangelo was, actually is, one of the most important artist in the world. He has so much contribution to the world of art. He had OCD, he had hard times but it didn’t stop him. He kept the creativity in himself and did not beware to show it to the whole world. Paintings, sculptures and architectural works of him showed the whole world that none of the illnesses can withhold you from the art, the world. Because art is full of joy, thrill, depression, darkness, blaze, sorrow, fear.. art is full of life and nothing in the world can take apart from the life except death. OCD, depression or bipolar disorder shouldn’t keep you away from life. These mental illnesses have disadvantages as well as advantages. Turn them into advantage and find out the creativity and joy inside of you.


1- https://mycomeup.com/creating-greatness-michelangelo-biography/
2- https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/index.shtml?utm_content=buffer69236&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer


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