Film 2- Michelango-Marlow (Run time- 23:46)



     -Who was Michelangelo? 



The most skilled sculptor to ever use a chisel was Michelangelo.

A fantastic sculptor

An outstanding painter

An architect

Infatuation with the naked male physique

born in Caprese, Italy, on March 6, 1475.

I was raised in the middle class.

Dad worked as a regional administrator. 

Domenico Ghirlandaio was the teacher (left after 1 year).

Among the methods Ghirlandaio taught him was how to draw from the naked model. It led him to become obsessed with the human body.

 




  • What were his most significant contributions to art, society, science or history? Give an example and support your statement with facts. 
- Through his masterworks in anatomy, perspective, and narrative, such as the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo transformed Renaissance art. With its emphasis on realism and the beauty of the human form, his sculpture David is a prime example of the values of humanity.   He also left a lasting impression on art and culture with his architectural work on St. Peter's Basilica, which inspired Western design.

  • Post 1 question specifically about Michelangelo for classmates to respond to next lesson. 

- In what ways did Michelangelo’s work reflect the values and ideals of the Renaissance?






Comments

  1. C. Helsel-WilkFebruary 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM

    Your introduction to Michelangelo paints a vivid picture of his life and background, providing helpful context. Mentioning his training with Domenico Ghirlandaio and his fascination with the human body offers insight into how his early experiences shaped his later work. To enhance this section, consider explaining how his time with Ghirlandaio influenced his approach to both painting and sculpture.
    The description of his most significant contributions is strong, particularly your focus on anatomy, perspective, and narrative in the Sistine Chapel ceiling. This masterpiece is indeed a pivotal work in Renaissance art, demonstrating Michelangelo’s technical skill and his ability to convey complex stories through visual art. You might further emphasize how the Sistine Chapel influenced future artists and became a benchmark for artistic achievement.
    Your discussion of David as a representation of Renaissance humanism is excellent. Including a brief mention of its symbolism—standing for strength, courage, and youthful beauty—would further enrich your analysis. The reference to St. Peter's Basilica is a solid example of Michelangelo's architectural influence, showing how his work extended beyond sculpture and painting to shape the physical landscape of the Renaissance. Providing a few more details about how his architectural designs inspired later architects would strengthen your argument.

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  2. FGarciaJRfilmsaboutpainitngs-s25February 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM

    Michelangelo’s work reflect the values of human anatomy as he studied the sculpture before his time and understood that to imitate the best visualization of life you need to understand it as he shows it not only in his sculptures but also his paintings. Today his study is being used as drawings today focus on the concept of anatomy and present their characters with realistic proportions.

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