... In DQ3 of this week I stated that I had visited the Sistine Chapel in Rome. Visual and performing arts enrich our lives in a many of ways, they entertain us, and educate us about the world we live in, its past and the current time. It is also a way to record our times for future generations. I would like to go into further detail about the amazing artistic talents of Michelangelo. Michelangelo indeed possessed many talents, he was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, poet, and engineer of the High Renaissance. When asked at first about painting the Sistine Chapel he was reluctant to do so, because his passion was sculpting. He decided to take on this project and paint. He used watercolors to paint the ceiling. Since he was painting on plaster this process is called fresco. Frescoes are made by adding pigment to lime water and then applied to a wet plaster wall("Life Art And Travel In Italy", 2014). It is the way Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo was by far the most famous, and greatest artist during the Italian renaissance. Michelangelo's great love was for sculpting, so he did very few paintings, but the paintings that he did do, are breathtakingly beautiful. What God brought to life with a fingertip, is part of Michelangelo's creation story. The Sistine Chapel is amazing, All I can think about is the length of time it had to take to fresco the ceiling. Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel from July of 1508 to October of 1512,("Vatican Museums"...
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...cleaning of the Sistine Chapel ceiling was one of the most significant art restorations of the 20th century. The restoration changed the way modern viewers perceive 16th Century artist, Michelangelo, and refutes theories developed over the centuries. Before the restoration, the color and lighting of the Sistine chapel was misleadingly interpreted. Two years after the start of the restoration, Patricia Corbett published “After Centuries of Grime”, an article that revealed new developments about Michelangelo’s masterpiece that were before unknown. Corbett describes Michelangelo as a “brilliant and daring colorist whose bold brushwork is surprisingly impressionistic.” The Sistine ceiling had, for many years, been viewed under a “murky veneer” with false shadows and colors that the artist himself had not intended. As Gianluigi Colalucci, the chief conservator of paintings at the Vatican, and his small team meticulously worked to remove layers of dirt and encrustations, they discovered new developments on his style, technique and use of color. The response of critiques such as Pope John Paul II, a contemporary of Michelangelo of the 16th Century, who viewed the work as the artist intended was allegedly “fantastic, fantastic, absolutely marvelous”. The Pope’s reaction to the newly painted work was likely a response to the vibrant colors and energy radiating from the ceiling. After centuries of grime and filth accumulating on the surface of the Sistine ceiling, the public could...
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...Michelangelo - Art History Handout 1. When was he born – when did he die? - Born: 6th March 1475 in a small village called Caprese, Italy - Died: 18th February 1564 ( Age of 88 )in Rome 2. Biography - He considered himself a “ Son of Florence” although he never lived there - Michelangelo travelled between Rome and Florence because he had a lot of work in both cities - He worked as a sculptor, architect, painter, engineer and as a poet - Michelangelo always looked for the “perfect” stone because he wanted it to have the basic form of his sculpture 3. The Sistine Chapel Ceiling - April 1508 Michelangelo was summoned to Rome by Julius II - He had a new task, to draw 15 figures of Apostles and some decoration on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel - Some of the themes were: Adam and Eve, The creation of the world, The Final Judgment - => It is basically the story of the Bible - He was a sculptor and at the beginning he tried to cancel his oncoming work because he had to master the art of fresco - May 1508 he started to make the preparatory designs - Assistants: Giuliano Bugiardini, Aristotele da Sangallo and his old friend Francesco Granacci along with a number of laborers - His work did not proceed as his master wished and between the end of 1508 and January 1509 He fired his assistants and continued on his own - He worked till 31st October 1512 - Michelangelo has a very unique style because he is a sculptor, he concentrates on the right proportions...
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...The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel portrays some of the most dynamic pre-Christian characters. While the walls of the chapel narrate stories of Christ, the ceiling focuses on stories that lead to his birth. Due to the orientation of the paintings, the viewer might find himself in a state of chaos and confusion at first. Michelangelo painted the ceiling such that “to see everything that is happening, the viewer has to turn constantly, even as he proceeds down the nave” (Campbell, 348), which in a sense forces the viewer to pay attention to individual story paths. In the very center, stories from the book of Genesis are portrayed, starting from the Separation of Light from Darkness (1512) displaying the powerful masculine God physically separating the light from the dark, all the way till the Drunkenness of Noah (1512), showing Noah at his lowest, drunk and naked, with his sons trying to cover his body. Through this central story path, Michelangelo is trying to make the viewer understand where the world started from and where it is going to, to make the need for Christ’s birth felt even more. The one factor that stands out in all the Michelangelo’s paintings, is the body language of each character. All characters are very masculine and dynamic, with almost unrealistic postures. Michelangelo’s obsession with the human body, and his attempt to make it as perfect as possible, was a product of the humanist movement that began around 1500s, which considered the human body as” a mirror...
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...Michelangelo's art on the The Sistine Chapels ceiling is considered one of the greatest examples of any painting during the Renaissance. Over 300 figures are depicted in the stories from the book of Genesis. The door is where it begins with Noah. It all ends with the separation of Light from Darkness. The ceiling of The Sistine Chapel is broken into a total of 33 separate pieces and each individual piece was painted a scene that was different Michelangelo painted the story of Genesis in the central nine panels. They capture the eyes on any newcomer as soon as they enter the Sistine Chapel. Noah can be seen in the first panel reclining. He is drunk and his family is around him. Michelangelo wanted to reveal the weakness of the only man that...
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...Michelangelo, along with Titan, Raphael, Leonardo, and others, is a Renaissance master. Michelangelo’s paintings on the ceiling and wall of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City are among his masterpieces. Of the Sistine Chapel artwork, Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam (figure number 13.14) and The Last Judgment (figure number 13.15) are the most famous. I adore these frescos and so my decision to discuss them was not difficult. Both pieces display two of the significant moments in theological history: God’s creation of Adam and the final judgement of mankind. Both paintings offer interesting depictions of space and balance while offering unique theological implications. The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgement are radically different in how they depict spatial relations. In The Creation, God and other divine beings fly towards a reclined Adam. God’s hair and beard flow backwards, which implies forward motion while Adam is stationary. Adam and God occupy one total space and God’s life giving touch to Adam is natural and organic. In The Last Judgement, each figure occupies unique, non-complimentary spaces. Christ and Mary, His mother, occupy the center of the work, with each figure belonging to their groups (for example, the saved in the bottom...
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...standard. Having lived in the Medici household, studying at their school, while under the guidance of Lorenzo the Magnificent, Michelangelo was the man who everyone wanted and the Pope would thus use his powers to use him. Pope Julius II first commissioned Michelangelo to create a tomb for himself, wanted his final resting place to represent his tremendous power of a papacy. This would be Michelangelo’s first papal patron, quickly draining both energy and funds to devote his attention on the project. It was only after he finally found the marble that would be to his liking when the Pope cancelled the project. Still unknown today are the exact reasons to Julius’ decision, but Michelangelo was distraught. He returned home, both annoyed and angered by the Pope’s dismissal. Michelangelo was known to be difficult when is came to any patron, and the Pope was not an exception. A few years later, the Pope, thinking nothing wrong of it, called upon Michelangelo once again, but not to start work on the abandoned project of his papal tomb. Instead, Julius wanted Michelangelo to fresco the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo had every reason to be outraged. He was a sculptor, which the Pope very well knew and in response, turned down the summons. However, after repeated tries and several visits from both his and papal allies, Michelangelo reluctantly moved to Rome to being the...
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...The Genius That is Da Vinci & Michelangelo Tammy Klapper-Sinclair Art 101 Art Appreciation Instructor: Todd Leisek October 15, 2012 Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarroti were two of the most famous and talented artists of their time. Born only 20 years apart, their artistic styles and interpretation had a similar focus, much of which was thought of as a reflection of their tortured and troubled minds. Michelangelo was intrigued with the precision of the human form and sought perfection of such in his work. Leonardo da Vinci saw a strong, continuous connection between art and science, and many of his works were explanations and findings of many such experiments. Michelangelo and da Vinci were both ground-breaking, pioneering artistic giants and innovators. Through their use of brilliant color, influential and powerful imagery, and their unusual ways of creating complexity in their work, they established themselves as two of the worlds’ greatest artistic geniuses. Although their artwork and forms were quite different, they shared many similar commonalties. For example, both da Vinci and Michelangelo attained much of their inspiration from passages in the bible. They were also both also extremely eccentric and seemingly tormented men who were also very misunderstood and underestimated during their time. It was also believed that both repressed their homosexuality. Both famous men have gone on to live eternally through their ageless and remarkably, breathtaking...
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...Comparison of Two Historical Art Periods: The Renaissance, Mannerism, and the dichotomy of Michelangelo Casey Ian Hill Western Governor’s University RIWT1 Task 1 The Renaissance The period commonly referred to as the Renaissance lasted from the late thirteenth to the early seventeenth century. Renaissance, or rebirth, was a time of great change. The people of all regions were just coming out of the Dark Ages, where religion and oppression were the treatments of the day. The Renaissance brought about great reduction in religious faith. This was largely in part to a more feverous education system. More commoners received higher learning than in previous periods. The Renaissance was a cultural, scientific, and political movement, or change. Politically there were great reforms in diplomacy and forms of rule. Scientifically, with Leonardo da Vinci being at the forefront of scientific innovation, some of the greatest leaps of knowledge occurred during this time. Most of the discoveries are the foundations of technology we take for granted in the present day. However, the greatest gifts of the Renaissance were the artistic and cultural innovations of this period. All you need to mention are the three most recognized artistic names in history: Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo. Of the Renaissance, we shall focus solely on the greatest of the period which is known as the High Renaissance. The High Renaissance is commonly accepted as the period from 1498, when Leonardo...
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...Michelangelo’s birth and childhood Michelangelo was born, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simon, commomly known as Michelangelo. His date of birth was recorded as March 6, 1475. Michelangelo was born in a small village of Caprese, in Tuscany Italy, near Arezzo, Republic of Florence, to Ludovico di Leonardo di Buonarroti Simoni and Francesca Neri. Michelangelo was born the second of five brothers, to his mother, who died when he was only six years old (“Britannica,” 2012). Michelangelo’s childhood was considered to be low key, grim in nature, lacking in affection, and very silent. He appeared a bit touchy and quick to respond with agitated or fierce words when he was approached by others. Michelangelo was considered to be shy and most of the time he kept to himself, leaving little to no room to trust his fellow friends. After the death of his mother, Michelangelo was sent to live with a stonecutter and his family in a town called, Settignano, where he learned the craft of a hammer and chisel. Michelangelo went to his father, and told him he wanted to be an artist, and that made his father furious at the thought and he flew into a rage (“Britannica,” 2012). Bonner (2009) noted that his father recognized his intelligence and sent him to study grammar in Florence. While studying the principles of Latin, Michelangelo befriended a student, Francesco Granacci who encouraged him to follow his own desire for an artistic vocation. At the age of thirteen, Michelangelo infuriated...
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...Painting with Blue and red Barnett Newman, Voice of Fire, 1967 Owned by the national gallery of Canada, museums try to get these different collections. Very close to Canada culture, shown at the expo 67 in Montréal, the world’s fair. When the work came up for by the widow by the artist, the museum thought, it was a great idea, and offered a much lower price than what she could get at auction. But the how this work defies our expectations in art. One of those are is representation. Art should represent something, it seems to reject and deny it. If the red and blue and been jumbled up it would look like fruit sitting on the table it would look closer to art sitting on the table. But Newman intention in painting thought, it was much more widely accessible, something that everybody can understand. His intention was to create an artistic vocabulary and have a universal appeal. He was hoping to achieve something cross-cultural, but it was naïve on the artist’s part. It’s not just its not representational. It also doesn’t tell a story, that’s what we count on, on art to tell us a story. Although, art can only show you a moment of the story. The newman said he was inspired by the old testament in the bible. How we look at it and bring our own expectations of art is much more literal. He does something symbol. He is representing a timeless essence in the story. I’m showing you the essence of the story. The difference between an art work and the expectations of art. It seems to not show...
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...Assignment 2.1 Analyzing the Creation of Adam by Michelangelo ART 101- Art Appreciation Robert Peterson Jones International University December 11, 2013 Abstract In this essay I will analyze the creation of Adam painted by Michelangelo for the Sistine chapel ceiling. I will use the elements of art and the principles of design to make my assessment. Elements of Art: Lines The lines in this composition are very detail, especially around the main characters. The character of the line is implied and is very active. The line of site of the characters point left to right and right to left or we follow from Adam to God and the heavenly host and from God and the heavenly host back to Adam. The Landscaping pulls the eye downward but it supports the fact that Adam is in a high place in his encounter with God. Elements of Art: Color and Light For the most part this composition’s palette is cool. The coloring is bright and soft except for the warm glow of the heavenly host and the red covering which seems to serve as a “portal” of some sort. The lighting enters from the rear of the composition except for the glow on the heavenly host whose lighting appears to emanate from God. Elements of Art: Space The space in this composition is three dimensional and close in nature. Though Adam may not be under the covering with God the space is positive. Principles of Design: Balance, Proportion and Unity ...
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...1. FOUR FUNCTIONS OF ART A. CULTURAL FUNCTION- Through the printed matter, art transmits and preserves skills and knowledge from one generation to another. It broader’s one’s cultural background and makes more civilize and his life more enduring and satisfying. B. PRACTICAL FUNCTION- C. AESTHETIC FUNCTION- Through art, man becomes conscious of the beauty of nature. He benefits from his own work and from those done by his fellowmen’s. He learns to use, love, and preserve them for his enjoyment and appreciation. D. SOCIAL FUNCTION- Through civic and graphic arts, man learns to love and help each other. International understanding and cooperation are fostered and nation becomes more unified, friendly, cooperative, helpful kind sympathetic. 2. FIVE IMPORTANCE OF ART * Participating in art activities helps us to gain the tools necessary for understanding human experience, adapting to and respecting others' ways of working and thinking, developing creative problem-solving skills, and communicating thoughts and ideas in a variety of ways. * Art nurtures inventiveness as it engages children in a process that aids in the development of self-esteem, self-discipline, cooperation, and self-motivation. * The beauty of art is that people can interpret the art work differently. Art is more diverse than language because it gives everyone the authority to feel the work in their unique way. * Art can put people at peace and help them relax. * Art can inspire and allow...
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...A-Rod Exiting the Diamond for Good September 4, 2013 Miami, FL-- Alex Rodriguez drops the bat and picks up a career in acting. The 37-year-old short stop has officially announced that he will no longer be playing baseball for the Miami Cougars after his contract ends. After 12 years in MLB (Major League Baseball), the athlete reveals that he has found another passion. “The MLB has been very good to me over the years and with the win of the World Series, I feel that I can leave baseball with my head held high and transition to my other passion, acting”. Upon his release, Alex has been offered a major role in a new Tyler Perry film. Look for A-Rod on the big screen come March. Sistine Chapel Painting Proven to be a Fraud New York, NY--The famous Sistine Chapel ceiling painted by Renaissance artist...
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...life into the first human being, Adam. He was unique, alone, and an individual. God then breathed life into a companion, named Eve, for Adam.. Unfortunately in the story of Genesis, Adam and Eve betray God’s trust and are cast out of the Garden of Eden. Michelangelo’s paintings of the Sistine Chapel capture the story of Adam and Eve from Genesis. Similarly, in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the Creature can be compared to Adam and his creator, Victor Frankenstein to God. The Creature was also an individual, unique, and lonely being created by someone who was supposed to care for him, but unfortunately the Creature doesn’t get that same guidance as Adam gets from God. He says, “I ought to be thy Adam; but I am rather the fallen angel" (Shelley 66). In Frankenstein, there are many references towards the story God and Adam in Genesis. Because of these references many think that the stories are a little similar. That may be, but there are by far more dissimilarities. I believe that the Creature’s story doesn’t match up with the story of Adam in Michelangelo’s paintings of the Sistine Chapel. Adam was created in God’s image and born in a more natural way then the Creature in Frankenstein. God breathed life into Adam in Michelangelo’s paintings. It shows God looking at Adam in such a peaceful and loving way. God’s hand is fully stretched out toward Adam, showing how important he was to his creator. Adam is pictured as the ideal human male with large muscles and well-designed contours...
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