Analysis: The Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel is a divine Chapel created during the Renaissance era. The Sistine chapel which was once previously called the Capella Magna is located in Vatican City, Italy. Tourists from all over the world our honored to not only enjoy the Chapel itself but the disperse artwork that surrounds the inside of the Sistine chapel. Pope Sixtus IV hired an assortment of magnificent artists to accompany him in creating one of the most remarkable and breath taking projects. The production of the restoration of the Chapel was no easy feat. The artists confronted dilemma’s along the lengthy journey but were able to strive to the finish line(Seymour, Charles,1972). Although Michelangelo was a significant contributor in the project, it wasn’t until …show more content…
These biblical scenes included Drunkenness of Noah, The Deluge, Sacrifice of Noah, The fall and Expulsion from Garden of Eden, Creation of Even, Creation of Adam, Separation of the Earth from the Waters, Creation of he Sun,Moon, and Plants, and Separation of Light from Darkness(Pfeiffer, 2007). Although I have not had the opportunity to see these extraordinary depicted scenes, I can still appreciate how beautiful the artwork is based on pictures. When observing pictures it’s astonishing to see that not one piece of the building was made without an artistic design. The gate, floor, walls, and candle holders are swept with their own unique patterns. Due to the immense amount of space that was soon to be covered with frescoes, The Sistine Chapel was labeled by east and west sides. It was also logical to create the scenes from east to west in order to create an even and sequential order, for when peoples eyes scanned the room. All the intricate colors,textures, and designs have their own …show more content…
The idea is brilliant, and would be lovely if it occurred more often then not. Michelangelo’s style of painting is very unique. Personally, it’s almost like he carries over his sculpture style into his painting. The appearance looks as though some of his humans are actually sculptures when they are not. Many of the faces in the backgrounds appear to look emotionless just like statues are known to be. Although in scenes such as the parting of the red sea, he still captures more than accurate feelings on the peoples faces. Michelangelo does magnificent work with objects in motion. The Southern wall, has people leaning and falling all over the scene. One man with baggy green pants and puffed cheeks is falling backwards and it is as though I am too. The texture and bends in the peoples skin is very evident. Especially when they are naked you can see additional skin and muscle’s exactly how they would be in reality. Since the Michelangelo and the rest of the contributors were able to fit so many different scenes it’s hard to comment on each one separately, for just one scene alone could be looked at for