Art History: The Masters III: Michelangelo

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How did Michelangelo paint the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel?
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He painted them as a narrative story.
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What is the name of the painting below?
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The Creation of Adam.
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It took Michelangelo 4 years to paint the ________ of the Sistine Chapel.
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Ceiling.
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In addition to being a religious symbol, the statue David also _______________________.
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Served as a reminder of Florence's republican state.
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What were Michelangelo's feelings about painting in the Sistine Chapel?
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He was less than happy.
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What does David's expression suggest?
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That he is about to encounter danger.
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What is Pieta?
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A sculpture of Mary holding Jesus' body
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Which of the following is a tomb monument in the Vatican basilica of Saint Peter?
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Pieta.
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The Sistine Chapel paintings resulted in a new powerful style in ______ Renaissance.
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High.
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What is the overall theme of the Sistine Chapel paintings?
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God's relationship to man.
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What is the title of the work below?
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The New Sacristy.
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What physical characteristic does Michelangelo commonly used in his frescoes?
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He uses strong muscular forms.
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How does Michelangelo emphasize that God made Adam in his own image in The Creation of Adam?
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Adam's form and pose mimic God's.
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What symbols did Michelangelo include in the sculpture titled New Sacristy?
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A moon and gold to symbolize night.