Sistine Chapel ceiling

way. For example, speaking the native Italian language of artist Leonardo DaVinci, is not required to see the mystery of Mona Lisa’s smile. A person doesn’t have to be of a certain religion to admire the beauty of Michelangelo’s murals in the Sistine Chapel. Art brings people together regardless of their race, religion and cultural backgrounds. Just a couple years ago this concept wasn’t apparent on the University of Arkansas Fort Smith(UAFS) campus. The art department was spread between five…

become one of the most famous statues in the world. Several commissions followed, but then Pope Julius II asked Michelangelo to switch from sculpting to painting and decorate the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Before Michelangelo started working he fired all of his assistants, whom he deemed inept and worked on the 65-foot ceiling alone. Michelangelo would not let anyone look at in until it was finished in October 31, 1512. Death and Legacy After a brief illness, Michelangelo died on February…

sustained weathering and being altered in appearance. Because of its strong foundation through the Pantheon’s natural disasters and attacks it holds that antique and historic look and feeling. Interior Design “Michelangelo the great painter of the Sistine chapel once described the design of the Pantheon as an ”Angelic and not human design.”” (Roman). The structure of the Pantheon is a series of…

The start of the 16th century is known as the High Renaissance, It is most famous for the Italian Art Masters such as Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael. These remarkable artists made art no longer a craft being made by craftsmen, on the contrary art became an almost noble like statues, something perceived as valuable and glorious. These Italian master arose in the time when Italy was in need of prestige and honorable buildings and in a time were artists no longer had to accommodate to the…

Day 6: Koblenz, Germany I will spare you the tedious travel details and go directly into the one sight we saw today, Marksburg Castle, high in the hills. It looked like something out of a children’s book, with a yellow facade and tall towers trimmed with red. It wasn’t originally built for residence, but for defence. It turned residencial unexpectedly, so consequently it hadn’t the tradition comforts. The rooms were tiny and lacked significant decor. Most of the rooms were dedicated to arms, or…

depiction of both Adam and God makes the connection more comprehensible for believers although, this idea is just an interpretation. Creation of Adam was painted at a commission of Pope Julius II and is a fresco painting , which forms part of the Sistine Chapel ceiling; it demonstrates the Biblical creation narrative from the book of Genesis in which God breaths life into Adam, the first man that ever lived. The fresco is part of convoluted iconographic scheme and is the fourth in line in the…

The word renaissance comes from the French word, rebirth; it was a time period of revival in art, literature, philosophy, and architecture that spreaded all over Europe. The Renaissance came about during the end of the Middle Ages. It provided a transition from the Middle Ages to the Modern Age and created many social and cultural changes. The Renaissance began in Florence, Italy ;people began to break away from the church’s beliefs and started to question and discover the things on their own.…

The Fall’ is one of the first stories in the Old Testament section of the Bible and perhaps, one of the most well known. Due to its popularity, it has various interpretations ranging from poetry and music, through to art pieces. One particular artist, John William Dey known for his art based on Bible stories, illustrates ‘The Fall’. Using this art as a contrast, the Narrative and Reader response criticism also Christian and Jewish Interpretations are included to analyse this story found in…

keep people in the Faith  Oligarchies and patrons began to support the Arts  Art displayed the power and wealth of families and businesses  The Medici family spent about 663,755 gold florins on art over a span of 35 years  Palaces and private chapels were furnished…

such as Fresco, Tempera, Oil, and sculptures, especially realistic bodies and faces (“Italian Renaissance” Dillon). Renaissance Art was majorly based off of perspective, which gave depth and realism to any form of art. As an example, the Sistine Chapel ceiling is a two-dimensional surface, however, Michelangelo added perspective…