Michelangelo Research Paper

Michelangelo

The Italian Renaissance created a culture change for Europe, and allowed artist with the ability to think freely and express themselves, and would assist in connecting the medieval age to the modern age. How magnificent would it be to travel across the world and see many great paintings, sculptures, and amazing architect perfected by artist from many different backgrounds and styles during the Italian Renaissance? Of all the beauty and wonders in the world the main thing on my bucket list is to visit the Vatican in Rome and see the absolutely marvelous Sistine Chapel painted by the great Michelangelo. Did you know that Michelangelo did not really even prefer to paint, even though he produced such great art work? Instead he preferred

Located inside this palace is the beautiful and world famous Sistine Chapel, known for its amazing artwork through the chapel itself and on the ceilings. In 1505, Pope Julius II brought Michelangelo to Rome to work on a tomb for Julius that he had planned, however two years later the Pope demanded that Michelangelo began painting the ceilings of the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo, would enjoyed sculpting, did not want to paint the ceiling and complained the entire time. But nevertheless he began his work, laid on a scaffold, and painted the ceiling of the Chapel, not knowing at the time that the ceiling for the Sistine Chapel would be one of his most talked about achievements. Pope Julius II had plans for a clean and straightforward ceiling, but told Michelangelo to paint freely and whatever he would like. When it came to the ceiling Michelangelo, "...divided it into nine compartments containing successive scenes from Genesis-the Creation, the Fall, and the Flood..." (Stokstad 645). Along the eight windows are triangular paintings of Jesus's ancestors including Salmon, Josiah, and Ezekias. The paintings on the ceiling of the Chapel all flow together telling the story of Genesis in order, absolutely