Why is Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" in such bad shape?
Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" began deteriorating within his lifetime because he experimented with painting on dry plaster instead of using traditional fresco techniques.
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- Which is the only work Michelangelo signed?
“Michelangelo's "Pietà" is the only work he signed. According to legend, he carved his name after hearing visitors credit it to another artist.”
Reference: Encyclopaedia Britannica
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