Michelangelo 1475-1564

Question 1

Which sculptures is he known most for?

Answer 1

Pieta and David

Question 2

What is Pieta sculpture? and what is it trying to reach?

Clue: What does “pieta” mean

Answer 2

It is Mary carrying Jeusus and trying to reach neoplatonic ideal

Pity– compassion : represents Mary sorrowfully contemplating the dead body of her son which she holds on her lap

Question 3

What are similarities and differences of Michelangelo’s Davidcompared to Donatello’s?

Answer 3

Similarity: Nudity, contropposto
Difference: It is SUPER TALL, trying to depict the idea that Man can Achieve Anything

Question 4

What two works is Michelangelo known for that is depicted in a chapel?

Answer 4

Sistine Chapel and Last judgment

Question 5

What does sistine chapel depict?

Answer 5

When life begins (through Adam)

Question 6

What does the last judgment depict?

Answer 6

Death: jesus coming to earth, taking those who are worthy to heaven

Moving towards mannerism as he put himself in the painting

Question 7

What famous cathedral did he create? What was the main characteristic?

Answer 7

St. Peters Cathedral, dome!