The author of the passage states that Michelangelo Buonarroti was the greatest artist of the Italian Renaissance. How is this statement supported throughout the passage?
A) by detailing Michelangelo's life from his birth until his death
B) by explaining how Michelangelo faced and overcame the challenges and problems as an artist
C) by exposing the rivalry between Michelangelo and another Renaissance artist, Raphael Sanzio
D) by asserting that Michelangelo's name is much better known than many other author's names.