Q3 Unit 3: Inventions of Michelangelo Buonarroti
Michelangelo is widely considered as the most prominent artist of the Italian Renaissance. He is known for being an excellent sculptor, painter, poet, engineer and architect. The Sistine Chapel and the David and Pieta statues are among his various artworks.
Statue of David
This is one of Michelangelo’s masterpiece which raised his profile to new heights
In 1501, he was assigned to turn an existing block of marble into a worthy artwork.
Meaning of artwork: It is resembling the story of David and Goliath, which is a biblical story found in Book 1 Samuel.
What does it look like:
David stands 5.17 meters tall
The nude male represents the Biblical hero David, a favoured subject in the art of Florence.
St. Peter’s Basilica
Michelangelo took over the project at the age of 71, after the passing of Bramante and Raphael.
Inspiration of the work: He had mentioned “for the love of God, the Blessed Virgin, and St. Peter”.
Sistine Chapel Frescoes
Work began in 1508, which Michelangelo was given a task to produce frescoes for Pope Julius II.
The narrative is sectioned into three parts, and begins at the altar. [Taken from (Zappella)] The narrative begins at the altar and is divided into three sections. In the first three paintings, Michelangelo tells the story of The Creation of the Heavens and Earth; this is followed by The Creation of Adam and Eve and the Expulsion from the Garden of Eden; finally is the story of Noah and the Great Flood.
Works Cited
Basic Facts About The David. 2015. Web. 31 January 2016. <http://www.accademia.org/explore-museum/artworks/michelangelos-david/facts-about-david/>.
Gurney, Tom. Sculptures by Michelangelo. 2014. Web. 31 January 2016. <http://michelangelo.net/sculptures/>.
Staff, History.com. MICHELANGELO. 2010. Web. 31 January 2016. <http://www.history.com/topics/michelangelo>.
Zappella, Christine. Michelangelo, Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. n.d. Web. 31 January 2016. <https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/renaissance-reformation/high-ren-florence-rome/michelangelo/a/michelangelo-ceiling-of-the-sistine-chapel>.
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