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- My project is on Michelangelo
- (bit obvious)
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Michelangelo- Thomas M.

Published on Nov 24, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

MICHELANGELO BUONAROTTI
By Thomas Mshooshian

- My project is on Michelangelo
- (bit obvious)
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Michelangelo's recognition, and artistic standards left him off as one of the earth's best known artists.

Michelangelo's recognition, and artistic standards left him off as one of the earth's best known artists.

Thesis:
Michelangelo's paintings and sculptures influenced modern times.

Reason #1:
He's recognized as one of the greatest artists ever.

- one of the greatest ever

Backing Quote: R. #1:
"Many of his works- including the Pieta, David, Moses, and the Sistine Chapel Ceiliing- are ubiquitous cultural icons."

Backing Quote: R. #1:
"Many of his works- including the Pieta, David, Moses, and the Sistine Chapel Ceiliing- are ubiquitous cultural icons."
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REASONING BEHIND:

  • One of the most influential men of the Renaissance, alongside Da Vinci & Shakespeare
  • "Giant" of western civilization
  • Most important florentine artist of renaissance
  • Expressed human experience with great depth
  • Recognizable paintings, influenced images across the globe
- giant of west civilization
- most important florentine artist & one of the most influential of renaissance total, alongside Da Vince, Shakespeare, etc
-Expressed human experience in art
-recognizable art, across globe

Reason #2:
He set standards that haven't been topped

REASONING BEHIND:

  • Very excellent quality art
  • wasn't big on painting, but made two influential frescoes
  • could visualize sculpture before finishing (supposedly)
  • (Side note): two best known works, Pieta, & David done before turning 30
-had high standards
- although he wasn't a fan of painting, he created two very influential frescoes
- people said that he could visualize the sculpture before it was finished

Quote #2:
"Michelangelo was neither daunted nor intimidated by such a request and upon its completion the world declared that Michelangelo's Píeta surpassed not only the sculptures of his contemporaries but even those of the ancient Greeks and Romans themselves: the standard by which all art was judged."

Quote #2:
"Michelangelo was neither daunted nor intimidated by such a request and upon its completion the world declared that Michelangelo's Píeta surpassed not only the sculptures of his contemporaries but even those of the ancient Greeks and Romans themselves: the standard by which all art was judged."

Quote from Michelangelo's Pieta article at Rome.info
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In conclusion, Michelangelo was an outstanding artist, with work that was ahead of his time, and will not be forgotten in the future.

In conclusion, Michelangelo was an outstanding artist, with work that was ahead of his time, and will not be forgotten in the future.
Photo by fincher69

W.C: Text
"Michelangelo and his Artworks." Michelangelo Paintings, Quotes, and Biography.
"Michelangelo's Pieta" ROME.INFO Your Travel Guide to Rome.



W.C: Text
"Michelangelo and his Artworks." Michelangelo Paintings, Quotes, and Biography.
"Michelangelo's Pieta" ROME.INFO Your Travel Guide to Rome.


W.C cont:
Peck, Anne, and Frank Merriman, and Dorothy Getlein. Wings of an Eagle: The Story of Michelangelo

Photo by Robert Scarth

W.C cont:
Wallace, William E. "Michelangelo Buonarroti (Born Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, 1475-1564)

W.C images:
Sistine Chapel section (1)
Píeta (2-3)
Michelangelo (4)
Tomb entrance (5)
Michelangelo's art (6-10,12-13 )
Full Sistine Chapel (11)
Non Michelangelo píeta (14)




Photo by moedermens