ARH 1000 Florida International University Piece of Art from The Renaissance Discussion
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Title: Adam’s Creation
Michelangelo (Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni)
Year: 1512
Resource: Fresco
approximately 17′ x 30′ in size
epoch: the Renaissance
The Adam Creation, in pictures
A classic fresco by Michelangelo, The Creation of Adam, may be found on the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling in Vatican City. This masterpiece was produced between 1508 and 1512 during the High Renaissance and is a part of a larger collection of frescoes that depict scenes from the Book of Genesis. The roughly 17-by-30-foot artwork is a prime example of the Renaissance’s concern with humanism, anatomy, and the divine.
Adam, who is portrayed as a strong man lounging on a rocky ledge, is the focal point of the composition, which is focused on the dramatic moment when God reaches out to touch the fingertip of Adam. This depiction exemplifies Michelangelo’s extraordinary talent for accurately and minutely capturing the human form. Adam and God’s conversation is tense and full of expectation, and it serves as a potent metaphor for the act of creation.
Along with showcasing Michelangelo’s technical prowess, the piece represents the Renaissance’s emphasis on the bond between humanity and the divine. The period’s exaltation of human potential and faith in the harmony between the physical and spiritual worlds may be seen in the idealized human shapes and the powerful emotion portrayed in their postures.
Sources:
Google Arts & Culture’s entry for “The Creation of Adam”: Link
“Michelangelo’s David” on Smarthistory: Link
“Sistine Chapel” in the Vatican Museums: Link
QUESTION
Description
Research a piece of art from the Renaissance through Baroque time period.
In doing your research, give the piece some context. Go a bit beyond formal analysis and provide whatever information you feel is imperative in understanding the work of art you chose. As always, you can look back at content we have covered previously in this course to help with forming your analysis. And remember, your analysis can be critical – you don’t necessarily have to like the piece you choose to share.
1) Provide an image of the piece. Be sure to include the title, material, dimensions, artist, year and specifically if it is from the Renaissance or Baroque period.
2) Give your analysis **5-7 sentences**
3) Cite your sources & link to websites you used
Some places to start searching:
https://artsandculture.google.com/ (Links to an external site.)
https://www.metmuseum.org/ (Links to an external site.)
https://www.oxfordartonline.com/
https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/tour-renaissance-masterpieces
https://philamuseum.org/calendar/exhibition/baroque-art-drama