Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel Flashcards
What is Michelangelo Buonarroti known for?
He is known for being a great painter and sculptor.
Michelangelo rose to fame during the Renaissance.
Where was Michelangelo born?
Caprese, Italy
He was born on March 6, 1475.
At what age did Michelangelo begin his artistic training?
At 13
He apprenticed with Domenico Ghirlandaio.
What is Michelangelo’s most famous sculpture?
The statue of David
It was commissioned by the wool workers in Florence.
How tall is the statue of David?
17 feet tall
It was one of the largest statues in Rome at the time.
When did Michelangelo begin and complete the statue of David?
Began in 1501, completed in 1504
The statue became a symbol of Florence.
Who commissioned Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Pope Julius II
The chapel is famous for its richly decorated interior.
What style did Michelangelo use for painting the Sistine Chapel?
Fresco style
This involves painting on wet plaster.
How high was Michelangelo when he painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
60 feet in the air
He painted looking up with his arms above his head.
What challenges did Michelangelo face while painting the Sistine Chapel?
The smell and heat made it difficult to paint
He wrote about how sick it made him.
What is another notable painting by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel?
The Last Judgment
This painting is also part of the chapel’s collection.
What is Michelangelo’s most famous architectural work?
St. Peter’s Basilica
He died before its completion.
What impact did Michelangelo’s designs have on architecture?
They inspired many architectural techniques still used today
His work as an architect was significant.
