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Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, after the failure of the Popes tomb project (Michelangelo had carved many statues for this tomb when the project was cancelled0. Upon the death of Pope Julius II Michelangelo returned to the service of the Medici popes, Leo X and Clement VII.
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What art work did pope Julius II commission?
Most famous is the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, but there is also the statue of Moses, which is the tomb of Julius II.
Was the the theme of most of Michelangelo's work both in painting and in sculpture?
Many of Michelangelo's paintings and sculptures have biblical themes.
How did Michelangelo influence the development of western art?
wa work did michelangelo
Where did Michelangelo do most of his work?
Most of Michelangelo's paintings usually concern religion, like most Renaissance painting and sculptures did, such as, The Statue of David, by Michelangelo, The Last Supper, by Leonardo Da Vinci, and the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, also by Michelangelo.Fun Fact: When Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, all of the faces of the people painted were people he had met, and knew fairly well. Strangely enough, he painted himself in Hell.
Where did Michelangelo see the Venus De Milo?
The Venus de Milo was not discovered until 1820, so Michelangelo never saw it. He was very familiar with the "Medici Venus" that was in the collection of the Medici in Florence, where Michelangelo studied sculpture as a young man.
Why did Michelangelo sculpt the 'Pieta'?
A cardinal commissioned him to do this work.
Who looked at Michelangelo's work?
Those who had commissioned it. Today everybody does.
What motivated Michelangelo?
Love for the art and doing a good job for those who commissioned him to work.
Why was what michelangelo did important?
he was a poet, but was most famous for beind depicted as a work of art.
What are Michelangelo's most famous work?
mona lisa
What art work did pope Julius II commission?
Most famous is the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, but there is also the statue of Moses, which is the tomb of Julius II.
What are Michelangelo's most famous art work?
mona lisa
Which is one Michelangelo most famous work?
Sistine Chapel The statue of DavidOne of Michelangelo's famous works is the statue of David.
Who commissioned the Sistine Chapel?
The Sistine Chapel was built in 1473 by Pope Sixtus IV and executed by Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, Perugino, and Cosimo Roselli and their workshops. Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II to paint the frescoes present today, he began work in 1508.
What were the obstacles for Michelangelo while painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
AnswerPope Julius II commissioned him to paint the chapel. Michelangelo and Pope Julius ended up not getting along towards the end, but Michelangelo finished the work he had begun. The Pope and the Medici family were Patrons of Michelangelo.
Was the the theme of most of Michelangelo's work both in painting and in sculpture?
Many of Michelangelo's paintings and sculptures have biblical themes.
How did Michelangelo influence the development of western art?
wa work did michelangelo
