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Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel was commissioned by Pope Sixtus IV and is the Pope's chapel and the site of papal elections. The walls are covered with beautiful frescoes. The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was painted by Michaelangelo and depicts scenes from Genesis along with The Last Judgement on the altar wall. Ask questions on the Sistine Chapel here.
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How was the Sistine Chapel ceiling painted?
Mostly laying on his back on scaffolding that brought him within reach of the ceiling.
In what year did Michelangelo finish painting the ceiling of the Sistine chapel?
Michelangelo finished the ceiling on November 1st, 1512.
It was painted blue with white stars. To look like the sky at night.
How many stairs does the Sistine chapel have?
I am elderly but not in a wheelchair. I need to know how many stairs are there to climb to reach the sistine chapel ceiling view?
Which renaissance painter is famous for painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the dome of St. Peter's Basilica.
What does the painting of the Sistine chapel mean?
Well the one with God pointing to the Sun and the Moon is the called the creation of the stars,sun,and moon and the one with God pointing to a man is the creation of Adam. Also, to view the Sistine Chapel in 3D, look up on Google, Sistine Chapel 3D and click the first one on the top. Your welcome!
The dimensions of the Sistine Chapel are similar to what temple?
The Sistine Chapel is a barn-like simple rectangle, 40.93 meters long by 13.41 meters wide - the exact dimensions of the Temple of Solomon as given in the Old Testament. The chapel is 20.70 meters high and roofed with a flattened barrel vault.
Who is the painter famous for the Renaissance Frescoes painted by him on the Sistine Chapel?
You are asking about Michaelanglo the painter of the Sistine and the creator of the statue of David in Florence.
What are dimensions of Sistine Chapel?
The internal measurements are 40.9 meters (134 ft) long by 13.4 meters (44 ft) wide. The vaulted ceiling rises to 20.7 meters (68 ft)."
Can you take picture inside the Sistine Chapel?
I have seen it 3 times and they are VERY strict in the chapel so don't try. I suggest you get the book produced by the Vatican ( you can only get it there) since it has all the info you want about the Vatican and has pictures. It is well worth getting.
The rules have changed over time. They will allow photography, but no flash what-so-ever. So unless you can control the flash, don't try it, you will be escorted out. They have probably totally banned it since most digital cameras have auto flash. I have some very nice pictures I took using ISO 1000 film purchased specifically for the trip.
Who is the artist who painted the Sistine Chapel in Rome?
Michelangelo made the piantings in the chapel called Sistine Chapel
Rome was for hundreds of years the captal of the largest empire Europe has ever seen, from Portugal to Iraq. It was by far the largest city on earth at this time, with piped-in water, apartment blocks and flush toilets. Many buildings from that time still stand, two thousand years later. Check out the link about a building called the Pantheon.
But there is more. Rome was an early centre for the Christian religion. Ancient catacombs or burial sites for Christians still exist there. Over time, Rome became the centre of Roman Catholic Christianity. The Bishop of Rome, also called the Pope, is the head of this branch of Christianity and resides in the Vatican City, which is entirely enclosed by the city of Rome. Because of this, there are jaw-droppingly famous artworks around Rome sponsored by the Church, such as the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
What does the Sistine Chapel symbolism?
The Sistine Chapel tells the story of the creation of man and the in three levels it shows that man could communicate with God directly without the church. This was a new thought since everyone had been taught that man had to go through the Church to communicate with God. Michelangelo was a reader of Plato and this shows in his art.
What is the meaning of the Sistine Chapel?
The frescoes of Michelangelo. They cover the ceiling and walls. The height of the ceiling from floor to roof is 70 feet with the center showing man touching the hand of God. The frescos were cleaned a few years ago and today the colors are bright and clean. The figures look like they are moving. The Sistine is truly a wonderful experience.
How many people visit the Sistine Chapel every day?
alot of people visited the Sistine chapel but there are about 4 million visitors each year
Did Michelangelo have help paint the ceiling of Sistine Chapel?
It used to be thought that he did. Nowadays there are different theories: He may have been standing up, kneeling, lying down, crouching or whatever.
How old was he when michelangelo paint Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo was between 33 and 37 when he painted the ceiling of the chapel. (He was born in 1475 and painted it between the years 1508 and 1512.)
