Here is a reproduction of the work that we used as a hook for our course on Humanism and the Renaissance.
Michelangelo, named in reality Michelangelo Buonarroti Simoni lived from 1475 to 1564 in Italy. He is a master of the Renaissance: he inspired many artists that came after. He is pictorial masterpieces such as the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel , you can find in the Vatican, whose most famous scene is the Creation of Adam, or the Last Judgement , you can find reproduction p 119 of your textbook.
David Michelangelo, circa 1501
His way of painting is full of dynamism, the bodies are in motion, which enhances its ability to restore anatomy human. This explains the twists and vivid expressions that mark the robust bodies and faces that he represents.
Regarding the sculpture, we owe him a Pieta : it is a recurring theme in Christian art of representing Mary, which Christians believe it is the virgin mother of Jesus, cry over the dead body of Christ.
We had highlighted during the introductory chapter the following fact: even though it depicts scenes Christian Bible the works of Michelangelo are strongly influenced by the canons of antiquity.
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