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Michelangelo. Renaissance Sculptor. The Pieta. The Pieta. Age 23 One of most beautiful statues ever made One piece of marble Jesus taken off the cross and laid in the arms of Mary Signed a band across Mary’s chest Only piece that he ever signed. Michelangelo’s David. David.
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Michelangelo Renaissance Sculptor
The Pieta • Age 23 • One of most beautiful statues ever made • One piece of marble • Jesus taken off the cross and laid in the arms of Mary • Signed a band across Mary’s chest • Only piece that he ever signed
David • Took 3 years • One of the most famous sculptures of all time. • Poses David right before he faced Goliath • Different than other depictions (Donatello or Veroccio) • Relaxed stance, but great anticipation and uncertain (furrowed brow)
The Sling Shot&The Furrowed Brow • Furrowed Brow
Sistine Chapel • Considered one of the greatest masterpieces of art ever completed • Pope didn’t take “No” for an answer. • Forced into it • Locked everyone out of the church till he finished - Even the pope • 4 years
Adam & God • God conveying intelligence to Adam • No touching between them • Shows mortality of man • Intelligence of god • What is behind God?
The Last Judgment Shows fear of pre-renaissance life Jesus in middle with Mary Self-portrait Priest in charge of finances of the project