Art of the Italian Renaissance
I think this artwork certainly inspires awe through the elements. The center of the piece really grabs the attention of the viewers as it shows the outreach of God and Adams finger which creates a sense of connection. His use of color and light certainly adds depth and drama to the entirety of the piece. It also helps define the characters shapes and makes them look and feel more realistic. Michaelangelo is able to depict human anatomy perfectly which gives the painting a sense of realism and humanism. This piece truly inspires humanism because of the emotional depth he is able to portray as well as the anatomical features of these characters.
I wouldn't own this piece of artwork, only because the many angles and such of the artwork. It would be difficult to put this on canvas and try to make it look like it does in person; it's just not the same.
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Home. Michelangelo & The Sistine Chapel Ceiling - Decorative Ceiling Tiles. (n.d.). https://www.decorativeceilingtiles.net/michelangelo-and-the-sistine-chapel-ceiling/
Renaissance humanism - modern art terms and concepts. The Art Story. (n.d.). https://www.theartstory.org/definition/renaissance-humanism/
The Sistine Chapel is located inside the Vatican Museums in Rome. is located inside the Vatican Museums in Rome. (n.d.). https://www.thesistinechapel.org/sistine-chapel
You make good points about the elements of art that Michaelangelo used in creating "The Sistine Chapel Ceiling". Drawing a connection between the anatomy of the forms and Humanism is smart because there are quite a few depictions of human or human-like beings within the piece that are unnaturally symmetrical or drawn in unusual positions. I love looking at the Sistine Chapel Ceiling because I find something I hadn't noticed before, every time. I do, however, agree with your position on not owning a photo of canvas copy of the piece. No remake could do the original artistry justice.
ReplyDeleteYou did an excellent job explaining the piece as well as the background information. I, too, wouldn't personally own this I think it's just a little eye-straining. However, your connections to how it adds depth, I do agree with. I can see why this piece too four years there has a lot of detail. I appreciated the links provided it made it much easier to access the sites you used.
ReplyDeleteExcellent explanation! This piece is truly stunning and honestly pretty trippy to look at. Like you said the depth really does add drama. This mural being on a ceiling like you said would probably make the space feel taller than it is because of the depth of the painting. I would absolutely love to see this in person. As you said I definitely agree that's just not the same as a picture or printed onto a canvas.
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