michelangelophobia

Michelangelophobia is the fear of the renowned Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti, his works, or representations of them.

Fear of Michelangelo

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

viewing Michelangelo's artworks visiting art museums

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Gradual exposure to artworks

risk factors

  • • Previous traumatic experience related to art or artists
  • • High sensitivity to visual stimuli

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

May stem from overwhelming admiration or the fear of not understanding the complexity of Michelangelo's art

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