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Piazza le Michelangelo, Florence by Todd Williams

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Michelangelo - Sistine Chapel, Renaissance, Art: The Sistine Chapel had great symbolic meaning for the papacy as the chief consecrated space in the Vatican, used for great ceremonies such as electing and inaugurating new popes. It already contained distinguished wall paintings, and Michelangelo was asked to add works for the relatively unimportant ceiling. The Twelve Apostles was planned as the theme—ceilings normally showed only individual figures, not dramatic scenes. Traces of this…

Probably anyone can agree that classic famous paintings by Leonardo Da Vinci or Pablo Piccaso will always be among some of the most appreciated art pieces in history. After all, who doesn't know Mona Lisa? Fun fact: over 6 million people visit this famous painting at the Louvre each year! But, have you ever thought about what happened while these famous paintings were being made? Was it easy for models to pose standing or sitting still, barely moving, and waiting patiently for the painting…

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The Pietà evokes the suffering of mothers ‘who hold their children not knowing if their children will survive.’

Michelangelo was one of the most important artists of the Renaissance. His paintings are famous for their beauty and intricate details. Throughout his lifetime, he produced over 4,000 works. Below…