Ceiling of the Sistine ChapelMichelangleoItalian High Reniassance1508-1512Scenes: Creation of adam, Temptation and Expulsion, Prophet Jeremiah, and Libyan sibylPope Julius II is patron--- commissions Pope Julius II (Giuliano Della Rovere) Della Rovere = of theoaksknown as warrior pope (comparing himself to Julius casear)wants italy to unite its city states.just like Julius casear…Pope from 1503-1513Rebuild Old St. Peter’s--- new st petersupdate the Papal apartments, libraryupdate Sistine chapel (important chapel where they meet to elect the pope)Down through the sale of indulgences. (controversial) Some believe that it lead to protestant reformation. Sistine Chapel is in Vatican City adjacent to St. PetersOriginally by Pope Sixtus IV (Julius uncle) in late 15th Century --- named for SixtusSandro Botticellis Moses: Bearer of the written law. Peruginos Christ Giving the Keys to the Kingdom to Saint Peter-Arch of Constantine in background-Christian empire-church and state-connection in between the old and new st peters. -St Peter viewed as first popeMichelanglo was reluctant to paint called himself solely a sculptor. Ceiling of the Sistine ChapelProphetsPagan Prophetsunidentifiable figuresTromp l’oeil: fools the eye (painted on architecture)5800 square feet of buon fresodesigned scaffolding himselffigures get larger and more simplified as he paintedCenter scene is god separating light from darknessFigure on the side..Libyan Sibyl from Sistine ChapelMichelangleItalian High renaissance1508-1512Pagan Predicted a saviorSibyl (looks into future)Because of an interest in Neo- PlatonismPlato--- supreme being set everything into motionChurch trying to incorporate the Christian faith.Opposite side isProphet JeremiahMichelangloSistine ChapelsOld testament prophetWeeping prophetDepressed about believing in FALSE prophetsFlank the sides of Light and DarknessSibyl light Jeremiah darkCreation of Adam (iconic image)Sistine chapelAdam is muscular but can barely hold his arm up as he reaches for GodGod reaches back to transfer lifeMichelangelo creates a moment of tension with the space between hands,Chiaroscuro rapidly from light to darkMichelanglo did dissections at the time… even though illegalGod sits in what is shaped like a brainother figures are in the shape… gods arm around what might beeve before she has been created. Christ child also evident in the paintingsuggests gods all knowing power. Debatable on EveIgnudi—nude male figuresrepresent strength in the service of godTemptation and ExpulsionCause and EffectTree of knowledge splits the scenesOne unified sceneSkin tones change by sin--- anguish Background goes from plentiful to barrenpose similar to libyl sibylemergence of S curve (line of beauty)—eve22 yrs afterwards
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