How Did Michelangelo Influence Art

The Renaissance was a distinct time period from the middle ages, due to many factors. Some of the factors include, the artist's’ thinking, the style of art, and architecture, and the advancement of education.

Michelangelo's father beat him for spending too much time drawing and painting. He then realized early that his son was very talented and wasn't very interested in the family's banking business. He then decided to apprentice him at 13 years old to Florentine painter's workshop. Where he learned the technique fresco. Michelangelo had only been at the painter's workshop for one year when he was offered a great opportunity, in which Ghirlandaio had recommended him for. He was offered to move into the palace of Lorenzo the Magnificent, of the Medici family

In this research paper I will be looking at two different artworks by the same artist. The two I will be looking at are the Sistine Chapel Ceiling (1508-1512) and The Last Judgment (1534). Both of these painting are painted in the Sistine chapel which is located in the Vatican. I am going to attempt to evaluate these two pieces of art painted by Michelangelo and explain the cultural and religious aspects of them. I will also look to other scholars to get their perspective and their reactions to the paintings. The last step of my research will be to formulate a theory about the relationship between culture and religion and use my topic to help defend my theory.

He was an extremely talented artist who had died an early age of thirty-seven. Together with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci he formed the traditional trinity of great masters of the High Renaissance. He finished many of the painting other artists couldn’t. At the sight of Raphael’s skill, Pope Julius II dismissed his other artists as well as tore down their paintings, and had Raphael complete them.

"The Renaissance was a rebirth that led to new ways of thinking in the sciences, philosophy, and architecture, as well as painting and sculpture" (Spence 6). This period of European history, beginning in the fourteenth-century, saw a renewed interest in the arts. It has been characterized by

Religious art has been the most frequently depicted subject for generations. Artists would create pictures of scripture stories or religious leaders to help the common (and often illiterate) people understand them more. Symbols, or icons, were introduced to give a piece more meaning. Objects or colors were assigned descriptions to help better represent what the values or virtues of a character or story were. One frequently portrayed Christian religious story is of the Annunciation where the Angel Gabriel comes to the Virgin Mary to tell her she will be the Mother of God.

“The Immaculate Conception of the Virgin began appearing as a subject in art in the 17th century Spain, and from there it spread in the Spanish colonies of the New World.” (Dallas Museum of Art, 2017) The movement of highlighting religious figures within Latin American culture not only served as simply appreciating masterful works of art, but also as a symbol of a person or family’s dedication to their chosen spiritual entity. The spiritual leaders such as St. Matthew, St. Peter, and Jesus Christ often reminds constituents of the home, neighborhood, or place of worship of their continued adherence to a certain ideology while simultaneously bringing communities together in

The making of the chapel in more ways is strongly connected to the Christian religion. Charlemagne was a very powerful man who first seized power when he was able to attain much of Western Europe from the years 768 to 814. He ruled over which would be modern day Germany,

Crucial to the development of Renaissance art was the emergence of the artist as a creator, sought after and respected for his intellect and imagination. Art became respected as a means for religious and social teaching, and a form of personal, visual expression.

In 1489 at the age of 14 Michelangelo went to live and study with the Medici family. Living there he had the opportunity to meet important figures of the literary and humanistic scene of that time. Some of the people that became important to Michelangelo were Angelo Poliziano a philosopher, Pico delia Mirandola a poet, Marsilio Ficino and Cristoforo Landino {Dante’s annotator} and also studied under the guidance of a respected sculptor Bertoldo di Giovanni {1420-1491} once a student himself of Donatello {1386-1466}. Michelangelo spent two happy years there. During these years, Michelangelo spirit and intellect, had been formed by the humanistic values of the Renaissance but he was also influenced by the Christian believes that were prevalent

An outbreak of creativity, learning, and discovery was developed across three different events in history. It was a time that has impacted the way we live today. The Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Exploration have had a significant effect on the education and arts of the world. The Renaissance was a time where individuals contained a new confidence that led to numerous achievements.

The renaissance or “rebirth” was a cultural awakening which spanned from the fourteenth to sixteenth century. A growing interest in humanist traits and classical ideas heavily influenced the art during the renaissance. A growing community of artists provided much needed competition for their profession. The renaissance introduced many different and modern ideas but also remained obedient to classical belief. The unique art of the renaissance spread throughout Europe. Northern European art differed tremendously from Italian art.

The Spanish Golden age is the given name to the period between 1490s-1650s, during which the art and literature flourished in Spain. It is considered to be the highest point of Spain culture. The Golden age gave rise to the Spanish national theater whose plays were characterized by Spanish themes and values. During this period many painters and writers based their works on religion. In this paper, we will analyze how two different Artist that were very influential during the Spanish Golden age illustrated their thoughts on religion in different works of art.

The Sistine Chapel is one of the most beautiful artworks known to man, but who knew that so many secrets could be hidden in the artwork that covers the ceilings and walls of the sacred church. The Sistine Chapel was falling apart and after getting it fixed church needed someone to decorate the inside with the most intelligent strokes of a paint brush. After searching Pope Julius ll chose the famous artist Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo may or may not have wanted to paint the Sistine Chapel for the Pope. Symbols are everywhere in art; Michelangelo was able to put large and even some insulting symbols on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

Once gracing the lavish floor of Getty Center, the Coronation of the Virgin which was painted by the extraordinary Italian artist Gentile da Fabriano in 1420, attracted many attentions by its sacredness, powerfulness and magic of the Christ. At 36 ⅝ inches and 25 ¼ inches size tempera, Christ gently places the ornate gold grown upon Virgin Mary's slightly bowed head by the watching of angels from either side as she becomes the Queen of Heaven. Since the first century, Christianity has played an important role in Western Art, which has inspired numerous artists in making their masterpieces. However, artists must follow the religious ‘rules to build up the imagery of the Christ, and educate audience about the religious. Coronation of the Virgin by Fabriano is a perfect presentation of that.