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Michelangelo
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simon (March 6, 1475 – February 18, 1564), commonly known as Michelangelo, was an Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, architect, poet, and engineer.
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What is David Wilcock most famous for?
David Wilcock is most famous for being a new age lecturer, author and making films based on his beliefs. He argues against many of the ideas in evolution and appeared on the TV series Ancient Aliens.
Michelangelo's Piete is in the church named for this saint?
No, it is in the Church of Saint Peter in the Vatican city. Saint Peter has nothing to do with the Pietà.
What are the circumstances of Hamada's life?
born in April 1933 in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. He graduated from the prestigious Tokyo University with a degree in economics, married, and had three children. In 1957 Hamada went to work for Ricoh Company
Michelangelo's sculpture showing the Virgin grieving over the dead Christ is called?
It is called the Pietà.
When did michelangelo start the sculpture of Jesus Mary?
I think the sculputure you are thinking of is the Pieta - Mary cradling Jesus after he was taken down from the cross.
Michelangelo sculpted it in 1499.
Why did Leonardo da Vinci paint the Sistine Chapel?
Leonardo da Vinci did not paint the Sistine Chapel.
Michelangelo created the frescos on the ceiling and on the wall behind the alter. He did it because his work was commissioned by the pope.
These frescos are the most important works in the chapel and are considered to be among the greatest achievements of Western painting.
The ceiling required about four years of working 20 hours a day, and sleeping only 4 hours each day.
Leanardo da Vinci painted The Last Supper, another famous and important religious painting, but not part of the Sistine Chapel works.
How does Michelangelo's David differ from its fifteenth century predecessors?
Bernini and Michelangelo were two artists that sculpted versions of David. Several differences spring to mind when comparing Bernini's sculpture of David with Michelangelo's. Those would be the period in which they were sculpted, the size of the statues and especially the moment in time that was chosen. In the next few paragraphs I am prepared to elaborate on these differences.The most obvious difference I believe would be the moment in time that both artists chose to represent in carving their Davids. Bernini's David seems to be right in the middle of the battle. He is in the process of using his sling in order to defeat the horrible Goliath. The muscles in his legs are very tight as he is stepping forward. His arms and chest seem to be tensed as if he is in the process of gathering momentum in order to issue a powerful blow with the rock that is about to be hurled from his sling. Also the activity of slinging the stone seems to be pulling David's robe from his body but Bernini chose to capture this action before he is actually exposing any nudity. This statue was carved during the Baroque Era and is typical of this era because it depicts the subject in motion. This "busy" work of art certainly represents ac
Another difference that I feel should be mentioned is the fact that Michelangelo's David is well over the normal height of a normal human being as opposed to the life sized statue of Bernini's David. I would say that the first thing you notice when you see this statue is the fact that he is unclothed. To be honest at first glance I didn't know if this David was representing a time before or after the fight. In conclusion I would like to mention that both of these statues are beautiful and awesome in their own right. His posture seems to emanate more of a stress-free confidence. As you observe further you can see that his hair is tussled and laying haphazardly on his head. And even though Bernini didn't go as far as sculpting David's adversary you still get the feeling that he is situated right in front of him. And let's not forget about how this particular David gives you a concept of specific time which is something else introduced by artists in the Baroque Era. The muscles in his legs seem to be more relaxed from the stance he was carved in. In comparison Michelangelo's David seems very still and confident. Bernini's figure seems to exude physical strength and aggression which is exactly what is needed in order to defeat the terrible and mighty Goliath. He seems to be preparing to defeat his adversary with skill and intellect. This was also a time when artists first started really being concerned with keeping their sculptures anatomically correct and in true form to reality. His right arm is lying calmly at his side with that hand holding the stone. This David exudes a quiet and calm right before the battle with Goliath.
What physical characteristic does Michelangelo commonly used in his frescoes?
He uses strong muscular forms
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What Michelangelo creation do some believe to be among the earliest Mannerist examples?
The Laurentian Library staircase
Did Michelangelo know William Shakespeare?
It is not possible, since W Shakespeare was born in 1564, about two months after Michelangelo died.
What is the historical period in which Michelangelo lived?
During the High Renaissance. He lived from 1475-1564
What other names are used for Michelangelo?
His name was Michelangelo Buonarroti, but he is always called Michelangelo.
The Pope in The Last Judgment?
The Last Judgment was commissioned by Pope Clement VII who died shortly after assigning the commission to Michelangelo. His succesor, Pope Paul III made sure that Michelangelo completed it.
How can Greek influence in Michelangelo's sculpture of David be seen?
The Ancient Greeks strove to show the beauty of the human form as realisticly as possible. The 'David' exemplifies this in the muscle tone and high realism.
What other artists than Michelangelo use mannerist style?
In Florence: Rosso Fiorentino, Pontormo, Bronzino, Andrea del Sarto.
In Venice: Tintoretto.
In Prague: G Arcimboldo.
In Spain: El Greco
What did Michelangelo carve on the back of all his creations as a trademark?
The only sculpture Michelangelo signed is the 'Pieta', and it is signed at the front.
What is Michelangelo's major accomplishment?
The paintings on the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, the Pieta in Rome, the statue of David in Florence are some of Michelangelo's major accomplishment.
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