The Masters III: Michelangelo

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What is Pieta?

A sculpture of Mary holding Jesus' body

In addition to being a religious symbol, the statue David also _______________________.

Served as a reminder of Florence's republican state

What does The Creation of Adam depict?

God giving Adam the spark of life

What was the intended purpose for New Sacristy? (below)

It was supposed to be a tomb for Pope Julius II.

What material did Michelangelo use to sculpt David?

Marble

What family did Michelangelo become the chief artist for?

Medici

What is the name of the sculpture below?

Moses', 1513-1515. (s) Intended for Pope Julius II funeral monument this magnificent work was designed to be the central figure of the mausoleum.

Which of the following is not one of Michelangelo's famous works?

Peter

Who commissioned Michelangelo to paint the Sistine Chapel?

Pope Julius II Between 1508 and 1512, under the patronage of Pope Julius II, Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling, a masterpiece without precedent, that was to change the course of Western art.

Who sculpted the Old Sacristy, opposite the New Sacristy by Michelangelo?

Brunelleschi

What is the most famous scene in the Sistine Chapel?

The creation of Adam

How are the Sistine Chapel paintings arranged?

They begin at the altar and end near the chapel entrance.


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