The traditional interpretation of the meaning of Michelangelo's tombs for the Medici as the soul's ascent was influenced by ____.

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Neoplatanism, specifically the ideas of Plotinus and Marsilio Ficino, heavily influenced Michelangelo's artistic and intellectual worldview. The concept of the soul's ascent was a central Neoplatonic idea, and it is likely that Michelangelo incorporated this belief into his design for the Medici tombs.

The Traditional Interpretation of the Meaning of Michelangelo's Tombs for the Medici