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Art History: The Masters III: Michelangelo

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How did Michelangelo paint the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel?
He painted them as a narrative story.
What is the name of the painting below?
The Creation of Adam.
It took Michelangelo 4 years to paint the ________ of the Sistine Chapel.
Ceiling.
In addition to being a religious symbol, the statue David also _______________________.
Served as a reminder of Florence's republican state.
What were Michelangelo's feelings about painting in the Sistine Chapel?
He was less than happy.
What does David's expression suggest?
That he is about to encounter danger.
What is Pieta?
A sculpture of Mary holding Jesus' body
Which of the following is a tomb monument in the Vatican basilica of Saint Peter?
Pieta.
The Sistine Chapel paintings resulted in a new powerful style in ______ Renaissance.
High.
What is the overall theme of the Sistine Chapel paintings?
God's relationship to man.
What is the title of the work below?
The New Sacristy.
What physical characteristic does Michelangelo commonly used in his frescoes?
He uses strong muscular forms.
How does Michelangelo emphasize that God made Adam in his own image in The Creation of Adam?
Adam's form and pose mimic God's.
What symbols did Michelangelo include in the sculpture titled New Sacristy?
A moon and gold to symbolize night.
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