Michelangelo's Rams

Ross King’s Michelangelo and the Pope’s Ceiling narrates the four years from 1508-1512 that Michelangelo spent laboring over the immense project handed to him; to fresco the 12,000 square foot ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome. King’s book describes the battles that Michelangelo faced; the internal struggles, political turmoil and rivalries among fellow artist that encompassed his surroundings. Michelangelo’s battles with his health, family problems, financial burdens, rival artists and the ever impatient Pope are told in great detail by King. King also provides precise artistic descriptions of the process required to fresco scenes so magnificent they are considered one of the greatest artistic masterpieces of all time.

The strategies utilized to portray the mythical nature of Eve within the Italian Renaissance represent both the shame and seduction that the archetype promotes.The Fall of Man by Michelangelo depicts the the temptation of Eve by the serpent in the garden and the subsequent exile from Eden based upon disobedience to God surrounding the consumption of the forbidden fruit (Genesis 3:6-3:10).The affirmation of the Church’s ideology on the innate nature of women to sin is propagated in this piece.

Michelangelo's study of a reclining male nude was a sketch done in preparation for the painting on the Sistine Chapel's ceiling by Michelangelo. The drawing was made first and then red chalk was applied over the initial sketch. Some parts were sketched and researched until the artist felt they were right.

“Studies for the Libyan Sibyl” (1510–11) by Michelangelo Buonarroti is the study of male anatomy and is a characteristic example of Michelangelo 's late draughtsmanship, and a preparatory sketch for one of the female seers frescoed Libyan figure Sibyl, painted on the Sistine Chapel Ceiling (1508-1512) Rome, Vaticana Palace. Michelangelo Buonarroti (Italian, Caprese 1475–1564 Rome) was a painter, sculptor, architect, poet, engineer as well as a compulsive drawer, of the High Italian Renaissance era, who exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of Western art. Michelangelo was once quoted saying “Design, which by another name is called drawing is the font and body of painting and sculpture and architecture and every other kind of painting and the root of all sciences” (Michelangelo And The Mastery Of Drawing).

Pico della Mirandola’s Oration on the Dignity of Man – a dialogue which celebrates the divinity of humankind – had a profound influence on Michelangelo’s The Fall and Expulsion from the Garden of Eden, 1510-11, on the Sistine Ceiling. The Temptation and Fall of Adam and Eve were popular biblical references for several artists of the Renaissance, and served as distinct sources of inspiration for this painting. These interpretations by other artists, however, were largely homogenous in their depictions of Adam and Eve. Thus, one stands to question how Michelangelo’s The Fall and Expulsion from the Garden of Eden is distinct from other paintings on the same subject, and how he conveys the magnificence of humankind that is so heavily emphasized in the Oration on the Dignity of Man.

The most iconic part of the painting is the separation of Adam and God. It is very clear that Michelangelo was showing the division between God and how he helps be a lifelong guide, but no longer is in complete control of destiny. God and the idea of Heaven still play a very important role in both early modern and current times, but there is a very fine line dividing the two. It is truly up to the individual to chose their own path in life, only looking to God for reassurance; one must be sovereign in their life. One must rely on their own mind to make these decisions. This is why it appears in Michelangelo’s painting that God is inside something that resembles a brain. The age of discovery focused heavily on intellectual gain and evolution; this was also when scientists finally discovered what a brain looked like. With the new ethics that come with Calvinism and unveiling the brain for the first time, The Creation of Adam perfectly represents the principles of early modern times and many ideas that are still practiced in today’s

The piece of art is a statue that portrays Jesus’ body laying on his mother Mary’s laps at the time after the crucifixion having been removed from the cross (Lewis & Lewis, 2008) which is evidenced by the marks of small nails and the indication of the wound located in Jesus’ side. It revolves around the major theme of Northern origin which during that time was present in France but not in Italy. According to (St. Peters Basilica, 2009) Michelangelo offered a unique interpretation of the pieta to the models since it is a significant piece of work that balances the ideals of a new beginning incorporated in typical beauty and a touch of naturalism which is illustrated by the relationship exhibited by the figures. This is made possible by his skill to prove to both the viewers and himself of the supernatural beauty.

Catholicism and the story of Christ are key components of the Italian Renaissance. Many of the most popular works of art from this area employ some sort of biblical theme. Raphael’s “Sistine Madonna” is no exception to this trend.

An excellent example of the Madonna/whore complex in Renaissance art is Carlo da Camerino’s altarpiece, The Madonna of Humility with the Temptation of Eve. In the altarpiece, the Mary sits with Christ and is depicted as humble and virtuous, an idealized woman to demonstrate the role of women in the Church. Below Mary lies Eve, largely nude, sexualized, and intertwined with a serpent. Fur is wrapped around her hips, a symbol of lust. She displays the characteristics of dangerous femininity that was disparaged by the church.

This leads me to the obvious contrast in terms of the treatment and view of women in terms of Catholicism in that women were seen as the “cause of humanity’s downfall” as well as a means of redemption with Mary as Christ’s mother (Goffen 1). Eve is condemned and Mary is described as “highly favored” (Luke 1:28). This leads many to wonder which depiction of the woman is correct, which is most common, and whether or not there is a medium between that of praise and condemnation. These must have been some of the questions many artists struggled with answering when depicting women in their art since they must simultaneously grapple with this dichotomous view of them.

The reporter stated Ms. Rich’s urine tested positive for Opiates and marijuana at the delivery of her baby girl; it’s unknown if the child tested positive but the meconium test are pending. The reporter stated Ms. Rich did not receive any prenatal care but told administration she received care in Galveston, TX. Ms. Rich told the reporter the doctor passed and she’s unable to get records of the prenatal care. The reporter stated the child did not have any complications or side effects during delivery. When confronted with the positive test, Ms. Rich denied using marijuana but that she was around people smoking it. Ms. Rich also admitted taking Lora tab and another unknown drug for pain that was not prescribed to her.

The Handmaid’s Tale additionally brings the biology perspective on rape into the novel. The explanation for the commander having, what is basically forced, sex with Offred is for reproductive purposes in order to populate the society. The novel even brings in the social cultural view of rape culture as well by showing us that the commander also wanted “forced” sex for other reasons such as lust or romance. Therefore, making the novel’s approach more combine, similarly to Owen D. Jones. The Handmaid’s Tale ultimately still can help spark conversations about rape culture that have to grow and develop in order to make progress with the issues of rape culture.

In sculpting a Christ figure with a serene face and minimal body damage, Michelangelo sends a strong message to the viewer that the atonement is a blessing to mankind. He did not want to focus on the pain and misery the Savior experienced, but on his success in providing a way for men and God to be reunited. Mary’s face is also different from the way many artists chose to portray her at the time. Michelangelo sculpted her face to appear young, a symbol of incorruptible and eternal beauty (Michelangelo’s Pieta). In choosing to sculpt a young Mary, Michelangelo highlighted the triumph of the Son over age and death, which he extends to all who live

Biblical and theological literature were included in an attempt to understand the image.This image is a parody of the biblical narrative of the world’s creation and mans fall to sin. More importantly, it is an attempt by the painter to highlight and even over-exaggerate the role, which the woman supposedly played in the fall from grace that the world

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