The fact a man had produced such a feat hundreds of years ago with technology we consider nowadays outdated and elementary genuinely leaves me speechless. It only gives me inspiration in it's purest form when thinking of such an epic display of talent and hard work from one man and his paint brush. It goes to show that anything is possible especially with the technology and access to information available to us this very day. Everyone has the potential to do something truly remarkable and like Michelangelo inspire countless generations in the future to do the same. So let this be a lesson that the talent you have, the ability and potential within you can lead to wonderful things if you nurture it correctly with care, find the right opportunities and give it your all.
Human Male Super appreciated your thoughts on this! Michelangelo, while a bit crazy and moody, created for the right reasons. It’s said that when he died he had enough money in a box under his bed to buy Florence! Yet he lived on a loaf of bread and jug of wine a day!
A few more accurate facts: 1. There are frequent statements here that Michelangelo had little experience in fresco. This is not true. Michelangelo's prefered medium was sculpture. But Michelngelo had been trained in the workshop of Domenico Ghrlandaio, and his brothers, Benedetto and Davide. Domenico Ghirlandaio was the most proficient painter in fresco of the 15th century. The majority of this prolific artist's works are fresco. As a student Michelangelo would have bee thoroughly trained, and would have assisted in all the preparatory stages, including mixing and applying the plaster, and probably in transfering the master's cartoons to the walls. He may have even worked on painting interiors, drapery and lesser figures to the Master's designs. 2. The holes in the walls for the scaffolding were at a higher level than indicated in the video. They were a the level of the springing of the arches of the windows. The same holes were used for the scaffold for the restoration. Michelangelo actually had a substantial part of the space scaffolded, with steps and planks, not just the narrow space shown in the diagram. The steps would not have been quite such solid structures as shown here. 3. The diagram showing the under layer of plaster as thin and the intonaco layer as thick should be reversed. The intonaco would be the thinner layer. The layer beneath it would generally have its surface roughened so that the intonaco adhered firmly. 4. The problem with the mildew was solved by Michelangelo employing an expert plasterer who developed a superior type of plaster for him to work on. 5. The video here indicates that Michelangelo "decided" to work on wet plaster, because of the difficulties with the drying. Absolutely NO! There are two ways of painting on plaster, Fresco and "mural". Any painting on a wall is a "mural", but only a painting on FRESH plaster is "fresco". However, when an artist is painting a day's worth of fresco, the paint gets gradually dryer. The artist usually covers the large areas quickly while the plaster is damp, an the colours will glide oer the surface, bind with it, and adhere very well. After doing this, the artist will the paint the details. Some of the details will be laid on damp plaster, but as the plaster dries, some details, particularly those painted in black like the pupils of the eyes, the eye-lashes, deails of toes, fingernails, ears and the deep shadows in cloth, will be painted on dry plaster. The techniques are called "buon fresco" and "a secco". In the recent restoration, against all commonesense, and against the established guidelines of the Vatican Conservation department, the "restorers" made a blanket decision that Michelangelo ONLY painted "buon fresco". THey ignored the fact that in the long days of the hot Italian summer, the plaster dried quicker but the light lasted longer. This combination would (obviously) lead to some work completed when the plaster was dry. What did they do? They cleaned off every bit of paint that was NOT "buon fresco". Even the eyes of the Blessed Virgin Mary. And yes, it is lovely to see it nice and clean. But yes, it is a disaster to see the job done so badly that areas are now irreperably destroyed. 6. There was something else that I wanted to say......
I'm going to take a guess here and assume you are an art historian? Or, at the very least, very knowledgeable about Michelangelo! Really appreciated your points here, and without a doubt, I'm sure we weren't 100% accurate on every point or idea in this episode. I know I have read several books on him, with my favorite being Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling. The book really dived more into the culture and life Michelangelo surrounded himself with, and not so much the exact details, processes, etc. I definitely have an appreciation for your level of knowledge. Thanks for sharing!
I've always heard a different thing: Michelangelo was a Ghirlandaio's student but he never learned how to do an affresco. When the pope Giulio II asked him to paint the chapel he tried to paint directly on the walls like Leonardo did (without knowing that after a couple of years the paint was already damaged). When he discovered that this technique did not work he had to ask a friend to teach him how to do an affresco, in exchange of money, but when he learned the technique he "fired" his friend without even paying him for his job.
Elena, I cannot imagine where this story comes from. Ghirlandaio's workshop was particularly famous for producing frescos. Domenico Ghirlandaio, probably with his brothers and pupils, was working on the frescos of the Tournabuoni Chapel at the time that Michelangelo was apprenticed. The job took several years to complete. Because Ghirlandaio was primarily a fresco painter, and because frescos were MAJOR commissions and demanded particular skills, then the master would have seen training in fresco technique as essential. Michelangelo was not a fool. There is no way that he would have failed to use the appropriate technique. He would have known, as everybody knew, about the total failure of :Leonardo's Last Supper to adhere to the wall. This was a deeply religious man who saw the commission as being to the Glory of God. He was not going to risk it. At first, he had problems with the plaster, and then employed a specialist who developed a different formula that helped combat mildew. This person was not employed to teach Michelangelo to paint.
Truth Seeker, You have a LITTLE BIT of the story correct, but most of it wrong. Firstly, I want you to THINK about what you have written. The Popes (several popes, because when one died, there was another one) ...Several popes employed Michelangelo firstly for five years, and then for another four years, to paint first the ceiling, and then the East wall. Question- if the pope didn't like what he was doing, then why did they get him to keep doing it for nine years? An artist might paint ONE picture to give the middle finger to the Pope. But an artists doesn't get EMPLOYED by the pope for 9 years, if he is rude to the pope. So to get the "middle finger" joke out of the way..... high on the ceiling there is a picture of the Prophet Jeremiah, and he looks like a portrait of the Pope. Behind him, looking over his shoulder, is a little boy who has one of his hands in a rude gesture. It isn't very obvious, and nobody noticed it for hundreds of years. THAT is where the rude gesture story comes from. So..... stay with me, because this will take a while to explain. Remember that we are dealing with two different jobs which each took several years, with a gap in the middle. In that period of time, all sorts of things changed- wars, assassinations, changes of the parties that were in power, and even MAJOR changes to the Christian Church. There is something that you said that is REALLY wrong- "He painted the jewish gods" NO!!. The most basic belief in the Jewish faith is that there is ONE God, creator of all things. Now, if YOU looked at the Sistine Chapel ceiling, without knowing this, then you didn't understand it at all. The Bible is divided into two parts, which Christians call the Old testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament is a Library of Jewish writings about God and about the history of the Jewish people. In the Jewish scriptures it tells that there were holy people who were Prophets. They told the Jews that a great leader would be sent by God, referred to a "The Messiah" The Christian writings tell about the coming of Jesus, his teachings, and the fact that many people believed he was" The Messiah". So the Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel shows the OLD TESTAMENT- the Jewish stories of Creation. The figures that are sitting around the walls are Prophets. The East wall, painted for a different Pope, years later, shows the Christian story of the Judgement Day at the End of the World. It is a rather scary painting, with lots of people being sent to Hell, apart from the ones who are saved. OK. The feeling in the two paintings is quite different. TIMES HAD CHANGED. And I am going to say again that Michelangelo was a very religious man. It is probable that he worked out all the ideas on the ceiling, without having the Pope or any religious person to tell him what to paint. HE decided. Why has it got nudes sitting all around? The nudes are angels. One of the ideas at the time is that Angels and people in heaven do not need clothes- their nakedness is PURE because that is the way God made them. So if they are angels, where are their wings? The Bible doesn't say that angels have wings. Michelangelo KNEW what the Bible said. So the angels just sit around and watch, and wait, like servants and messengers. When Michelangelo painted the Last Judgement on the wall, there had been some BIG CHALLENGES for the Church, and no-one was very happy. A Pope employed Michelangelo to paint the wall. He painted the figures in Heaven, all naked. BUT after that Pope died..... there was new leaders in the church, and they went "Oh NO! You Cannot paint Jesus and his Mother naked, and all the saints naked!" It created a huge argument. So after Michelangelo had gone away, they employed another artist to paint some clothes onto the naked figures. To go right back to the beginning, before Michelangelo painted the Ceiling, he said to the Pope, "I will do it in my OWN WAY, and TO THE GLORY OF GOD."
I'm so busy being mind blown over the finished work that it never occurred to me the dangers involved, heights, dodgy scaffolding and poisons, so my mind was blown once more how the hell this work was completed!!
Man, I could NOT agree with you more! Add to that the terrible diet and hygiene, and it's amazing he lived at all. Thanks for watching and for the awesome feedback!
Great video. Loved the part where the pope in disguise climbed up the scaffolding and Michelangelo hurling plaster at him!! Did it actually happen??? Anyway the bottom line is, in that day and age creating such a phenomenal work of art facing so much of adversity and difficulties was truly a miracle. So inspirational. In these techno advanced time, what can't we do in any field? One of the greatest artists ever. Looking forward to my visit next year.
Geneva Haha! Indeed the board throwing did happen, and probably my favorite part of the his story by far! He really didn’t get along with the Pope, so he took any opportunity to upset him. So awesome you are going to see it in person! Definitely worth the trip! Thanks for the feedback, and for watching!
***** Ah I see. So in a way Michelangelo was more innovative with scaffolding technology than people today haha. Love your stuff too!! So glad I found you :))
ARTiculations, The holes that had been used by Michelangelo were still there. They simply plugged some studs into the holes, lay girders along them (steel I-beams this time) and there they had the foundations for the scoffold.
I know I'm late but I just want to tell you guys how thankful I am for these episodes, especially the ones about Michelangelo. This even helped me with one of my assignments last year so thank again!
Yeshani Weerakkody So appreciate you taking the time to send this. Very much appreciated, especially as I am doing whatever I can to finance more episodes! Glad to know I was able to help out with your assignments!🙌 Thanks again. -Nate
In many ways you are very correct! I don't think there are any artists out there who would tackle something like he did in the conditions he worked in. It's just amazing to also see a city so incredibly supportive to artists. THAT may never exist again!
I would like to add. Ask anyone, anywhere, to name one artist they may know. One name will invariably be mentioned. He was a Rock Star par excellence. Image if you also asked someone to name a contemporary artist? You will not get the same universal response. No other artist, before or since, has this find of fame and notoriety. It is exclusive to him.
Nate, you are the best educator!! I went to rome to see michelangelos sculptures but you gave a better explanation than the actual tour guides overthere!! You are awesome and i really enjoyed your videos! Thank you
The painting at 6:52 doesn't show Raffaello, but is a self-portrait of the German painter Anton Raphael Mengs created in 1744. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anton_Raphael_Mengs
This was what I was trying to say in my last video comment in which I said;.."With the paint drippings falling into Michelangelo and his apprentice's eyes while laying on their backs to 'cement, wet plaster, lay templates of the drawings and then paint these ceilings would have taken it's toll on the strongest of Michelangelo and his students besides slowly blinding them and crippling them from the laying on the "bridging" or scaffolding that held them to the very top of the ceiling for Hours a Day!!! ... as just seeing in the -Michelangelo & The Science of Fresco Painting | Chemistry Meets Art video we just watched.. the Volcanic ash or 'Porcelaina' used in the making of the bonding agent for the fresco would, and also from a personal note, this cement would dry the oils from a persons skin until the cracking and bleeding of the skin would become unbearable...... this I know from my personal involvement in the constructing of the building of the bridgework from 287 over the saw mill as well as the building of the Westchester Airport while in the carpenters union.... This work is tedious and backbreaking... "but this we do in the name of Art.and construction which in my opinion is an extension of Art." Dino
Great video. It was on loop at the Ottawa Michealango Exhibit - now I’ve been binge watching your channel - great info, thank you! This non-artist loves to learn!
So great you found me over at the Sistine Chapel exhibit! Truly appreciate you taking the time to watch some episodes, and give feedback. incredibly helpful! I have a lot more coming out soon, so stick around!
guiltyoops Trust me, I would LOVE to do that! I’ve actually thought about offering free museum tours when I’m in a city or other country. I get a little too excited about it, but hey, why should a museum be boring? Thanks for the feedback and for the support!🙌
I see the bigger picture.Michelangelo wanted to secure his place in heaven and he did in my opinion.As Jesus said,"No one goes to The Father but through me."Michelangelo knew what Jesus said and his passion was to be with The Father through Jesus.I kind of think when Michelangelo painted God The Father he was saying to himself "I hope you will be pleased in how I painted your glory."Michelangelo was very passionate about going to Heaven and it reflected in his works on earth.
First, "cobalt" was not invented in time for Michelangelo to have used on the Sistine Chapel. I believe M used lapis lazuli or possibly azurite, which is similar. Also, there are many terms for different lime compounds that are sometimes mixed up. In your video you mention "quick lime", which would have been used to make slaked lime/putty that is a key ingredient in fresco plaster. Lime putty is usually aged for long periods of time to improve its properties; after aging it's mixed with aggregate like sand to make lime/fresco plaster. I've heard renaissance artists aged their lime putty for years before making plaster with it. I say this because if Michelangelo himself used quicklime to make lime putty, it would have likely been months or years before he started plastering. If you have read otherwise, please share your source as it is of great interest to me. Your videos are really electric and exciting, so I hope you keep improving the details as they are really important too.
Chicagoland area has this video playing in a museum exhibit! I knew I recognized you from TH-cam :) Hoping they've contacted you for licensing use if that's necessary!
Thanks for the feedback! Well, unfortunately, with this episode there really is no way to censor all the artwork. These are Biblical scenes in perhaps the best known chapel in the world. So, I decided not to censor the artworks. It just felt wrong and perhaps a bit disrespectful. However, the former elementary art teacher in me understands your concerns. I know one thing I did at the beginning of each school year was send home a letter/email discussing the difference between artwork and pornography (always got parent's attention!) I explained that we would be seeing works of art like the Sistine Chapel scenes, and that painted or sculpted nudity would be scene. Of course, some parents opted to take their students out that day, but most saw the opportunity to help their children differentiate between art and pornography. Not sure if that helps, but either way I appreciate you watching the episode, and for being an educator!
The painting at 6:52 doesn't show Raffaello, but is a self-portrait of the German painter Anton Raphael Mengs created in 1744. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anton_Raphael_Mengs
R.I.P. to Michelangelo's spinal cord and his hygiene. What am I even saying? He's already dead and has been for centuries. R.I.P. to one of the greatest artists of all time!
00:06 Michelangelo faced numerous challenges while working in the Sistine Chapel. 01:45 Michelangelo's ingenious design for the Sistine Chapel scaffolding 03:09 The arduous process of preparing and painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling 04:27 Michelangelo faced challenges with plaster and mold in the Sistine Chapel 05:48 Michelangelo's struggles and triumph in painting the Sistine Chapel 07:06 Michelangelo's Creation of Adam became popular for its realistic figures and unique portrayal of God. 08:30 Michelangelo's struggles and triumphs in painting the Sistine Chapel 09:52 Michelangelo's willingness to push himself and achieve the extraordinary. Crafted by Merlin AI.
Haha! I agree! I remember reading this in a biography on Michelangelo and immediately knew I had to make an episode about this. Thanks for watching and the feedback!
Michael Angelo was the greatest sculptor, The David is the greatest sculpture. He also was the greatest painter and he didn’t like painting. He was much greater painter than Leonardo de Vinci.
Mark Collins, I don't think that it is possible to say that Michelangelo was a much greater painter than Leonardo da Vinci. This would be a bit like saying that Jimi Hendrix was a better musician than Luci Pavarotti. i.e. they were so different that they could not be compared. On the other hand, you CAN compare the amount of influence that they had, and the degree to which heir work was innovative. In the case of the two musicians, it would probably be correct to say that Jimi Hendrix was the more innovative of the two, although I am sure that there are scholars of Classical music who would assure you that Pavarotti was also highly innovative. You would simply be unaware of that, without knowing much about operatic singing. Likewise, anyone who looks at the Sistine Chapel ceiling or tge statue of David is likely to be impressed, but the same person looking at a small, old-fashioned portrait of a woman in a dark dress might find it rather ordinary, if they don't have a very clear understanding of how it fits into Art History.
Truth Seeker, There have NOT been "many many sculptors" who are "greater" than Michelangelo. This is a silly thing to say. You COULD say that some of the ancient sculptors were AS GOOD as Michelangelo. But you CANNOT say that "many-many were greater". They were not. There is no question about that.
Truth Seeker, You don't read very carefully, do you? What did I write to you? I said that it was silly to say "There are many many sculptors greater than Michelangelo". READ what I wrote. REALLY READ IT. If you are searching for the truth, then you will not find it if you don't READ and UNDERSTAND. It was Mark Collins who used the word "greatest". Not me.
Michael Heery, Are you talking to me? No. As Sandy said "Ignorance can always be improved upon, but you can't do anything to help stupidity." When ignorance generates convictions that are asserted through arrogance, it can be rather annoying.
I would LOVE to film more on Italy! This country still remains one of my favorite in the world, and I hope to actually film on location sometime this year. Thanks for the feedback!
Wow, sorry you feel that way. Interestingly, this is only one of three total episodes where I was able to hire animators instead of doing it myself. Both animators are university professors and have worked for Nickelodeon, and have multiple awards to their names. I agree the production quality could always be higher, however, my goal is to inspire kids to be creative and to help make famous artists more approachable and relatable. Production level is always important, but not the focus of our mission. Nevertheless, thanks for tuning in. -Nate
One thing,, The Master Painted a Navel on Adam on purpose as a dig against the Church of Romes attitude to Women, lets face it as a Artist myself its impossible to have Human Body without a Navel so who was the Mother, It took 250 years before anyone noticed it,, I think it was the French Artist Edgar Degas *I might be wrong ,,on a visit to Rome he was staring at the Adam Painting thinking hmmmm hes about 32 years old and he has a Navel.
aquamarine ancient soul, ...perhaps not the only thing- 1. education for poor children 2. abolition of slavery 3. hospitals, hospices, mental health services 4. a dedicated nursing service 5. animals rights movements 6 The Red Cross 7 World Vision, Save the Children, Amnesty International, Lifeline, etc etc etc etc etc 8 The Salvation Army, St Johns Ambulance Service, St Vincent de Paul's Charities, The Samaritans. 9 The United Nations and all its auxiliary organizations such as World Health Organisation and UNICEF 10 and thousands of small local Christian charity organisations dedicated to the service of those in need. Think again, look around you and see where YOU can volunteer and perhaps let go of some of your prejudice.
1500 AD-Europe has renaissance, with its attendant frescoes, sculptures, and other great works of art. 2023 AD-Legions of white collar workers copy and paste numbers around Excel sheets.
@@artrageousnate No problem! It's just a meme about how we refuse to use the metric or any normal system of measurement, such as instead of like 132345 kilometers per hour, we'd be like *FaSTer ThAn a SpeEdinG BUllet*
I'm just checking out this video to see whether one can use the God & Adam picture here on TH-cam without having to censor Adam's pee-pee ^^. I'm relieved to see that we're apparently not forced to ruin Michelangelo's most famous work of art online with artificial pixelation.
Why not use popsicle sticks? I have always been really inspired by Good Eats with Alton Brown, and his creative, quirky animation style. Also, at the time, my audience was more elementary age, and they seemed to connect with the characters more. Keep in mind, what I'm doing is an art form, thus, as any art form it evolves, changes, etc. If you watch my episode on Frida Kahlo you won't see any popsicle sticks, and a different form of animating. My audience is more 20-30 something now, so I've changed. If you are an artist I'm imagining your styles have perhaps evolved through the years. Thanks for watching!
It's obvious the "pope" who had this done was a pedophile. Why else would he have naked boys painted? There's no mention of child angels or "cheribum" in the bible. Most of the Vaticans Art is Greek and pagan in origin.
Having seen this magnificent chapel one can only wonder at the skill and persistence of its creator. Shame this goofy form of presenting, typical of U.S. chauvinism with its cynical loose and childish banter, supposedly aimed at children or the "average citizen" has to poop on one of the really inspiring renaissance works. Generally, such work INSPIRES people and deserves a more respectful treatment.
Hmmm, well, we will just have to agree to disagree. I’ve been to the chapel four times, and trust me, my love and respect is higher than most. Additionally, I’ve done more research on Michelangelo and this timeframe than I care to mention. I think you might be forgetting this episode was geared towards children. My goal was to make what is often portrayed as boring art fun and engaging.
@@amygmerek8381 so great to hear! Love knowing what we are making is helping students and teachers like you. Thanks for the feedback, and hope the rest of your year goes well!
Michelangelo had a love hate relationship with the church and its leaders. He added many little “digs” against the church into his art in out of way places.
"Cartoon" is the correct name for a drawing that is a plan for a painting. That word has only recently been used for humorous drawings and animations. In fact, the word that is used wrongly is YOUR use of the word "sketch". A sketch is a sketchy drawing..... rough and quick, done in a couple of minutes. If it is detailed, and carefully done then just use the word "drawing", but NEVER "sketch".
@@CoreyisBarackObama Let me explain again. The CORRECT TERM for a large draft of an image that is going to be transferred to a wall or canvas for painting is a "cartoon". THAT is what that sort of drawing is. A drawing for use in that manner has been called a "cartoon" (Italian "cartone"} for hundreds of years. To an artist, or art historian a "sketch" is something done quickly, perhaps from direct observation ("from life") or perhaps as a plan, or a demonstration of an idea. You could say "Leonardo's notebooks are full of sketches." This would be correct, BUT it does not include the pages and pages of carefully prepared anatomical studies. THEY are not "sketches". The famous "Vitruvian Man" is not a "sketch". Leonardo's drawing of the Virgin and Child with St Anne and John the Baptist in the National Gallery London is a "cartoon" In the case of Michelangelo, we have comparatively few "sketches" but a number of very fine "cartoons". A detailed drawing that is a preparation for a larger cartoon is a "study". If it is detailed and precise, then it is NOT a "sketch". (a sketch is sketchy, i.e. it is drawn with loose line in a quick manner.). Now, you say to me "picture" could apply to a film or a photo. Yes, you are right. But where has the word been borrowed from? "Pittura (picture) was used for paintings are drawing for hundreds of years before the word was borrowed and used for photos and movies. "Cartone" (cartoon) was used for hundreds of years before it was used as "cartone anime" - a drawing that moves. NOW we use both these words seperately- cartoon and anime. BUT art historians STILL USE the word "cartoon" in the way it has been used for hundreds of years- "Michelangelo prepared a cartoon for the figure of Haman and transferred it to the plaster by pinpricks." As you can tell, I am not a kid. I am not a student. I am not a silly person who doesn't know what a cartoon is. I am a retired college lecturer. in the History of Art. You can tell that I am a retired teacher.... that is why I am prepared to write back to a person like you who has been told ONCE , but is still contradicting and doesn't seem to understand. You can go on THINKING you are correct, or you can read what is written here and actually LEARN from it. The choice is yours.
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No artist has ever come close to Michelangelo's talent and productivity - not only a master in sculpture but painting as well.
I have to agree! I think this is why I'm attracted to artists like Michelangelo and Picasso simply because of how diverse their work was.
Don't forget his architecture and poems.
He was truly a god among humans.
Mmmm Leonardo Va Vinci
Na ah... Leonardo da Vinci was better than him anyday. In my opinion at least. 😒
The fact a man had produced such a feat hundreds of years ago with technology we consider nowadays outdated and elementary genuinely leaves me speechless. It only gives me inspiration in it's purest form when thinking of such an epic display of talent and hard work from one man and his paint brush. It goes to show that anything is possible especially with the technology and access to information available to us this very day. Everyone has the potential to do something truly remarkable and like Michelangelo inspire countless generations in the future to do the same. So let this be a lesson that the talent you have, the ability and potential within you can lead to wonderful things if you nurture it correctly with care, find the right opportunities and give it your all.
Human Male Super appreciated your thoughts on this! Michelangelo, while a bit crazy and moody, created for the right reasons. It’s said that when he died he had enough money in a box under his bed to buy Florence! Yet he lived on a loaf of bread and jug of wine a day!
I agree, he had to have God on his side
Thanks.
Well said.
Lies again? Sir Michelangelo
Not even his primary talent. Takes on massive project reluctantly. Knocks it out of the park. Michelangelo was cool before cool.
Dave N Expertly stated. Not sure who takes on a ten year project you never wanted, but hey, we all benefit from it!
A few more accurate facts:
1. There are frequent statements here that Michelangelo had little experience in fresco. This is not true. Michelangelo's prefered medium was sculpture. But Michelngelo had been trained in the workshop of Domenico Ghrlandaio, and his brothers, Benedetto and Davide. Domenico Ghirlandaio was the most proficient painter in fresco of the 15th century. The majority of this prolific artist's works are fresco. As a student Michelangelo would have bee thoroughly trained, and would have assisted in all the preparatory stages, including mixing and applying the plaster, and probably in transfering the master's cartoons to the walls. He may have even worked on painting interiors, drapery and lesser figures to the Master's designs.
2. The holes in the walls for the scaffolding were at a higher level than indicated in the video. They were a the level of the springing of the arches of the windows. The same holes were used for the scaffold for the restoration. Michelangelo actually had a substantial part of the space scaffolded, with steps and planks, not just the narrow space shown in the diagram. The steps would not have been quite such solid structures as shown here.
3. The diagram showing the under layer of plaster as thin and the intonaco layer as thick should be reversed. The intonaco would be the thinner layer. The layer beneath it would generally have its surface roughened so that the intonaco adhered firmly.
4. The problem with the mildew was solved by Michelangelo employing an expert plasterer who developed a superior type of plaster for him to work on.
5. The video here indicates that Michelangelo "decided" to work on wet plaster, because of the difficulties with the drying. Absolutely NO!
There are two ways of painting on plaster, Fresco and "mural". Any painting on a wall is a "mural", but only a painting on FRESH plaster is "fresco".
However, when an artist is painting a day's worth of fresco, the paint gets gradually dryer. The artist usually covers the large areas quickly while the plaster is damp, an the colours will glide oer the surface, bind with it, and adhere very well. After doing this, the artist will the paint the details. Some of the details will be laid on damp plaster, but as the plaster dries, some details, particularly those painted in black like the pupils of the eyes, the eye-lashes, deails of toes, fingernails, ears and the deep shadows in cloth, will be painted on dry plaster. The techniques are called "buon fresco" and "a secco".
In the recent restoration, against all commonesense, and against the established guidelines of the Vatican Conservation department, the "restorers" made a blanket decision that Michelangelo ONLY painted "buon fresco". THey ignored the fact that in the long days of the hot Italian summer, the plaster dried quicker but the light lasted longer. This combination would (obviously) lead to some work completed when the plaster was dry.
What did they do? They cleaned off every bit of paint that was NOT "buon fresco". Even the eyes of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
And yes, it is lovely to see it nice and clean. But yes, it is a disaster to see the job done so badly that areas are now irreperably destroyed.
6. There was something else that I wanted to say......
I'm going to take a guess here and assume you are an art historian? Or, at the very least, very knowledgeable about Michelangelo! Really appreciated your points here, and without a doubt, I'm sure we weren't 100% accurate on every point or idea in this episode. I know I have read several books on him, with my favorite being Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling. The book really dived more into the culture and life Michelangelo surrounded himself with, and not so much the exact details, processes, etc. I definitely have an appreciation for your level of knowledge. Thanks for sharing!
Great, Nate! Keep up the great work of sharing these masterpieces with others!
I've always heard a different thing:
Michelangelo was a Ghirlandaio's student but he never learned how to do an affresco. When the pope Giulio II asked him to paint the chapel he tried to paint directly on the walls like Leonardo did (without knowing that after a couple of years the paint was already damaged). When he discovered that this technique did not work he had to ask a friend to teach him how to do an affresco, in exchange of money, but when he learned the technique he "fired" his friend without even paying him for his job.
Elena,
I cannot imagine where this story comes from. Ghirlandaio's workshop was particularly famous for producing frescos. Domenico Ghirlandaio, probably with his brothers and pupils, was working on the frescos of the Tournabuoni Chapel at the time that Michelangelo was apprenticed. The job took several years to complete. Because Ghirlandaio was primarily a fresco painter, and because frescos were MAJOR commissions and demanded particular skills, then the master would have seen training in fresco technique as essential.
Michelangelo was not a fool. There is no way that he would have failed to use the appropriate technique. He would have known, as everybody knew, about the total failure of :Leonardo's Last Supper to adhere to the wall.
This was a deeply religious man who saw the commission as being to the Glory of God. He was not going to risk it.
At first, he had problems with the plaster, and then employed a specialist who developed a different formula that helped combat mildew. This person was not employed to teach Michelangelo to paint.
Truth Seeker,
You have a LITTLE BIT of the story correct, but most of it wrong.
Firstly, I want you to THINK about what you have written. The Popes (several popes, because when one died, there was another one) ...Several popes employed Michelangelo firstly for five years, and then for another four years, to paint first the ceiling, and then the East wall.
Question- if the pope didn't like what he was doing, then why did they get him to keep doing it for nine years? An artist might paint ONE picture to give the middle finger to the Pope. But an artists doesn't get EMPLOYED by the pope for 9 years, if he is rude to the pope.
So to get the "middle finger" joke out of the way..... high on the ceiling there is a picture of the Prophet Jeremiah, and he looks like a portrait of the Pope. Behind him, looking over his shoulder, is a little boy who has one of his hands in a rude gesture. It isn't very obvious, and nobody noticed it for hundreds of years.
THAT is where the rude gesture story comes from.
So..... stay with me, because this will take a while to explain.
Remember that we are dealing with two different jobs which each took several years, with a gap in the middle.
In that period of time, all sorts of things changed- wars, assassinations, changes of the parties that were in power, and even MAJOR changes to the Christian Church.
There is something that you said that is REALLY wrong- "He painted the jewish gods"
NO!!.
The most basic belief in the Jewish faith is that there is ONE God, creator of all things.
Now, if YOU looked at the Sistine Chapel ceiling, without knowing this, then you didn't understand it at all.
The Bible is divided into two parts, which Christians call the Old testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament is a Library of Jewish writings about God and about the history of the Jewish people.
In the Jewish scriptures it tells that there were holy people who were Prophets. They told the Jews that a great leader would be sent by God, referred to a "The Messiah"
The Christian writings tell about the coming of Jesus, his teachings, and the fact that many people believed he was" The Messiah".
So the Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel shows the OLD TESTAMENT- the Jewish stories of Creation. The figures that are sitting around the walls are Prophets.
The East wall, painted for a different Pope, years later, shows the Christian story of the Judgement Day at the End of the World. It is a rather scary painting, with lots of people being sent to Hell, apart from the ones who are saved.
OK. The feeling in the two paintings is quite different. TIMES HAD CHANGED.
And I am going to say again that Michelangelo was a very religious man. It is probable that he worked out all the ideas on the ceiling, without having the Pope or any religious person to tell him what to paint. HE decided.
Why has it got nudes sitting all around? The nudes are angels. One of the ideas at the time is that Angels and people in heaven do not need clothes- their nakedness is PURE because that is the way God made them.
So if they are angels, where are their wings? The Bible doesn't say that angels have wings. Michelangelo KNEW what the Bible said. So the angels just sit around and watch, and wait, like servants and messengers.
When Michelangelo painted the Last Judgement on the wall, there had been some BIG CHALLENGES for the Church, and no-one was very happy. A Pope employed Michelangelo to paint the wall. He painted the figures in Heaven, all naked.
BUT after that Pope died..... there was new leaders in the church, and they went "Oh NO! You Cannot paint Jesus and his Mother naked, and all the saints naked!" It created a huge argument.
So after Michelangelo had gone away, they employed another artist to paint some clothes onto the naked figures.
To go right back to the beginning, before Michelangelo painted the Ceiling, he said to the Pope, "I will do it in my OWN WAY, and TO THE GLORY OF GOD."
“I have finished the chapel I have been painting” me after staying up until 2 in the morning, doing an assignment
8:58
I'm so busy being mind blown over the finished work that it never occurred to me the dangers involved, heights, dodgy scaffolding and poisons, so my mind was blown once more how the hell this work was completed!!
Man, I could NOT agree with you more! Add to that the terrible diet and hygiene, and it's amazing he lived at all. Thanks for watching and for the awesome feedback!
@@artrageousnate excellent video dude, very engaging
The Sistine Chapel is just as magnificent and breathtaking today as it was the day Michelangelo finished it
Lol the banter betweet Pope and Michaelangelo cracked me up 😂
This channel made my weekends a lot cooler. Thanks for putting in the time to explain wonders.
Robert Lisboa Hey, so glad I can help! Thanks for letting me know. Super appreciate it!
Great video. Loved the part where the pope in disguise climbed up the scaffolding and Michelangelo hurling plaster at him!! Did it actually happen??? Anyway the bottom line is, in that day and age creating such a phenomenal work of art facing so much of adversity and difficulties was truly a miracle. So inspirational. In these techno advanced time, what can't we do in any field? One of the greatest artists ever. Looking forward to my visit next year.
Geneva Haha! Indeed the board throwing did happen, and probably my favorite part of the his story by far! He really didn’t get along with the Pope, so he took any opportunity to upset him. So awesome you are going to see it in person! Definitely worth the trip! Thanks for the feedback, and for watching!
I didn't know about the scaffolding technique. That's quite brilliant. I wonder how modern conservationists go up there these days to do work on it.
***** Ah I see. So in a way Michelangelo was more innovative with scaffolding technology than people today haha.
Love your stuff too!! So glad I found you :))
ARTiculations I say they should attempt a similiar reinanctment to better understand.
ARTiculations, The holes that had been used by Michelangelo were still there. They simply plugged some studs into the holes, lay girders along them (steel I-beams this time) and there they had the foundations for the scoffold.
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I know I'm late but I just want to tell you guys how thankful I am for these episodes, especially the ones about Michelangelo. This even helped me with one of my assignments last year so thank again!
Yeshani Weerakkody So appreciate you taking the time to send this. Very much appreciated, especially as I am doing whatever I can to finance more episodes! Glad to know I was able to help out with your assignments!🙌 Thanks again. -Nate
This is why we call these artists…GENIUS! There will NEVER be artists like this ever again!
In many ways you are very correct! I don't think there are any artists out there who would tackle something like he did in the conditions he worked in.
It's just amazing to also see a city so incredibly supportive to artists. THAT may never exist again!
I would like to add. Ask anyone, anywhere, to name one artist they may know. One name will invariably be mentioned. He was a Rock Star par excellence. Image if you also asked someone to name a contemporary artist? You will not get the same universal response. No other artist, before or since, has this find of fame and notoriety. It is exclusive to him.
Fascinating, and what a charming host. It is a challenge to describe the indescribable.
Brian Morgan super appreciate the support, Brian!
going to see the Sistine Chapel exhibit at the MOA today.. super stoked
Man, how awesome! How was it?
Mike was different with the paint brush 🎨 💪🏽
Nate, you are the best educator!! I went to rome to see michelangelos sculptures but you gave a better explanation than the actual tour guides overthere!! You are awesome and i really enjoyed your videos! Thank you
These videos have become a Friday staple for my middle school art program!
Kara Pieracini That’s awesome!! So appreciate letting me know. I hope to have a lot more coming soon. Thanks for being an educator!🙌🙌😃
The painting at 6:52 doesn't show Raffaello, but is a self-portrait of the German painter Anton Raphael Mengs created in 1744.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anton_Raphael_Mengs
Thank you for this video! I truly appreciate it.
Thanks Saif! Super appreciate the support.
This was what I was trying to say in my last video comment in which I said;.."With the paint drippings falling into Michelangelo and his apprentice's eyes while laying on their backs to 'cement, wet plaster, lay templates of the drawings and then paint these ceilings would have taken it's toll on the strongest of Michelangelo and his students besides slowly blinding them and crippling them from the laying on the "bridging" or scaffolding that held them to the very top of the ceiling for Hours a Day!!! ... as just seeing in the -Michelangelo & The Science of Fresco Painting | Chemistry Meets Art video we just watched.. the Volcanic ash or 'Porcelaina' used in the making of the bonding agent for the fresco would, and also from a personal note, this cement would dry the oils from a persons skin until the cracking and bleeding of the skin would become unbearable...... this I know from my personal involvement in the constructing of the building of the bridgework from 287 over the saw mill as well as the building of the Westchester Airport while in the carpenters union.... This work is tedious and backbreaking... "but this we do in the name of Art.and construction which in my opinion is an extension of Art." Dino
Great video. It was on loop at the Ottawa Michealango Exhibit - now I’ve been binge watching your channel - great info, thank you! This non-artist loves to learn!
So great you found me over at the Sistine Chapel exhibit! Truly appreciate you taking the time to watch some episodes, and give feedback. incredibly helpful! I have a lot more coming out soon, so stick around!
It's amazing information about the Renaissance man.
Thanks! Super appreciate the feedback!
thank you for the videos! i wish the tour director of my previous visit to sistine chapel was you. :)
guiltyoops Trust me, I would LOVE to do that! I’ve actually thought about offering free museum tours when I’m in a city or other country. I get a little too excited about it, but hey, why should a museum be boring? Thanks for the feedback and for the support!🙌
PBS supporting the arts as always. Michelangelo greatest artist in history
Mike is a total mood lol
I really enjoyed this video.
2335467 Thanks, great to hear!
I see the bigger picture.Michelangelo wanted to secure his place in heaven and he did in my opinion.As Jesus said,"No one goes to The Father but through me."Michelangelo knew what Jesus said and his passion was to be with The Father through Jesus.I kind of think when Michelangelo painted God The Father he was saying to himself "I hope you will be pleased in how I painted your glory."Michelangelo was very passionate about going to Heaven and it reflected in his works on earth.
First, "cobalt" was not invented in time for Michelangelo to have used on the Sistine Chapel. I believe M used lapis lazuli or possibly azurite, which is similar. Also, there are many terms for different lime compounds that are sometimes mixed up. In your video you mention "quick lime", which would have been used to make slaked lime/putty that is a key ingredient in fresco plaster. Lime putty is usually aged for long periods of time to improve its properties; after aging it's mixed with aggregate like sand to make lime/fresco plaster. I've heard renaissance artists aged their lime putty for years before making plaster with it. I say this because if Michelangelo himself used quicklime to make lime putty, it would have likely been months or years before he started plastering. If you have read otherwise, please share your source as it is of great interest to me. Your videos are really electric and exciting, so I hope you keep improving the details as they are really important too.
I love Michaelangelo
TBVR shnBln Always good to know it’s not just me out there! Thanks for watching!
I liked Donatello. He was the smartest turtle.
Amazing chapel paintings. 🤗
That is so cool😃😃😱😱😱
This is currently in a loop at the Santa Barbara Mission.
Interesting! I'll have to look that up. Was it part of a Sistine Chapel exhibit?
@@artrageousnate Yes, it was on the section related to prophets
Really good video ! Thank you :) i learned a lot !
Chicagoland area has this video playing in a museum exhibit! I knew I recognized you from TH-cam :) Hoping they've contacted you for licensing use if that's necessary!
Talent and practice, create dreams 🌞👋😄
Man i love your videos, keep making them
Spider Man Thanks, super appreciate it! Spread the word, it definitely helps me create more videos. Thx!
I love your videos because all your facts are fascinating and I am doing a report about Michelangelo for my project
Hey, however I can help on the report! Thanks for tuning in and subscribing. Much appreciated!
Thank you.
Are there any of these videos that are censored? We need to keep things private in my art class for our youth.
Thanks for the feedback! Well, unfortunately, with this episode there really is no way to censor all the artwork. These are Biblical scenes in perhaps the best known chapel in the world. So, I decided not to censor the artworks. It just felt wrong and perhaps a bit disrespectful.
However, the former elementary art teacher in me understands your concerns. I know one thing I did at the beginning of each school year was send home a letter/email discussing the difference between artwork and pornography (always got parent's attention!) I explained that we would be seeing works of art like the Sistine Chapel scenes, and that painted or sculpted nudity would be scene.
Of course, some parents opted to take their students out that day, but most saw the opportunity to help their children differentiate between art and pornography.
Not sure if that helps, but either way I appreciate you watching the episode, and for being an educator!
I’m here for OL learning (online learning)
Where did you guys get that photo of Raphael? I was wondering since there might be other modern facial reconstruction of the old masters
The painting at 6:52 doesn't show Raffaello, but is a self-portrait of the German painter Anton Raphael Mengs created in 1744.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anton_Raphael_Mengs
I love it
@@joeswampdawghenry so great to hear! Thanks for watching and the feedback.🙌
R.I.P. to Michelangelo's spinal cord and his hygiene. What am I even saying? He's already dead and has been for centuries. R.I.P. to one of the greatest artists of all time!
Pretty good and hard job
What's up with Michaelangelo's accent hahahah
love the educational video, big inspo
awesome videos really funny michelangelo voice
Wait no wonder Rafael doesnt like Mikey in tmnt
00:06 Michelangelo faced numerous challenges while working in the Sistine Chapel.
01:45 Michelangelo's ingenious design for the Sistine Chapel scaffolding
03:09 The arduous process of preparing and painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling
04:27 Michelangelo faced challenges with plaster and mold in the Sistine Chapel
05:48 Michelangelo's struggles and triumph in painting the Sistine Chapel
07:06 Michelangelo's Creation of Adam became popular for its realistic figures and unique portrayal of God.
08:30 Michelangelo's struggles and triumphs in painting the Sistine Chapel
09:52 Michelangelo's willingness to push himself and achieve the extraordinary.
Crafted by Merlin AI.
God's cape is a representation of the human brain.
An anatomically correct depiction at that, safe to say that we have lost our touch
wow i never noticed that!
Michelangelo is a G
My favorite part was hearing how Michaelangelo threw wood at the Pope , I didn't know that 😂
Haha! I agree! I remember reading this in a biography on Michelangelo and immediately knew I had to make an episode about this. Thanks for watching and the feedback!
Just got back from seeing it in real life!!!
cody Gottman Awesome!!!🙌🙌What did you think?
Michael Angelo was the greatest sculptor, The David is the greatest sculpture. He also was the greatest painter and he didn’t like painting. He was much greater painter than Leonardo de Vinci.
Mark Collins, I don't think that it is possible to say that Michelangelo was a much greater painter than Leonardo da Vinci. This would be a bit like saying that Jimi Hendrix was a better musician than Luci Pavarotti.
i.e. they were so different that they could not be compared.
On the other hand, you CAN compare the amount of influence that they had, and the degree to which heir work was innovative.
In the case of the two musicians, it would probably be correct to say that Jimi Hendrix was the more innovative of the two, although I am sure that there are scholars of Classical music who would assure you that Pavarotti was also highly innovative. You would simply be unaware of that, without knowing much about operatic singing.
Likewise, anyone who looks at the Sistine Chapel ceiling or tge statue of David is likely to be impressed, but the same person looking at a small, old-fashioned portrait of a woman in a dark dress might find it rather ordinary, if they don't have a very clear understanding of how it fits into Art History.
Truth Seeker,
There have NOT been "many many sculptors" who are "greater" than Michelangelo.
This is a silly thing to say.
You COULD say that some of the ancient sculptors were AS GOOD as Michelangelo.
But you CANNOT say that "many-many were greater".
They were not.
There is no question about that.
Truth Seeker,
You don't read very carefully, do you?
What did I write to you?
I said that it was silly to say "There are many many sculptors greater than Michelangelo".
READ what I wrote. REALLY READ IT.
If you are searching for the truth, then you will not find it if you don't READ and UNDERSTAND.
It was Mark Collins who used the word "greatest". Not me.
U happy yelling that.
Michael Heery,
Are you talking to me?
No.
As Sandy said "Ignorance can always be improved upon, but you can't do anything to help stupidity."
When ignorance generates convictions that are asserted through arrogance, it can be rather annoying.
More italy stuff please
I would LOVE to film more on Italy! This country still remains one of my favorite in the world, and I hope to actually film on location sometime this year. Thanks for the feedback!
Thanks
10k views is not worthy of this production quality.
Wow, sorry you feel that way. Interestingly, this is only one of three total episodes where I was able to hire animators instead of doing it myself. Both animators are university professors and have worked for Nickelodeon, and have multiple awards to their names. I agree the production quality could always be higher, however, my goal is to inspire kids to be creative and to help make famous artists more approachable and relatable. Production level is always important, but not the focus of our mission. Nevertheless, thanks for tuning in. -Nate
No, I mean that 10k views is lower that what this video deserves. The professional scripting, animation, and editing deserves 100k views at least.
"I have a finished my paintings"
One thing,, The Master Painted a Navel on Adam on purpose as a dig against the Church of Romes attitude to Women,
lets face it as a Artist myself its impossible to have Human Body without a Navel so who was the Mother, It took 250 years before anyone noticed it,, I think it was the French Artist Edgar Degas *I might be wrong ,,on a visit to Rome he was staring at the Adam Painting thinking hmmmm hes about 32 years old and he has a Navel.
Remember that these artists where guided by god in that time!!!🇮🇹
Subbed
Super appreciated
Artrageous with Nate ...great job, man!!!!
So did he finally get to work on the pope's tomb ???
hold on
Hold on to Peace
michelangelo speaks like the goodfellas by scorsese,,, he was florentine ;-D
A Jew broad prejudiced against Italians in this day and age??? What is the world coming to Henry?
Hi, nate!
The only good thing that came out of reliogion was the art influenced by its stories
aquamarine ancient soul,
...perhaps not the only thing-
1. education for poor children
2. abolition of slavery
3. hospitals, hospices, mental health services
4. a dedicated nursing service
5. animals rights movements
6 The Red Cross
7 World Vision, Save the Children, Amnesty International, Lifeline, etc etc etc etc etc
8 The Salvation Army, St Johns Ambulance Service, St Vincent de Paul's Charities, The Samaritans.
9 The United Nations and all its auxiliary organizations such as World Health Organisation and UNICEF
10 and thousands of small local Christian charity organisations dedicated to the service of those in need.
Think again, look around you and see where YOU can volunteer and perhaps let go of some of your prejudice.
The angle to work with was dizzying😶🤔😮😮😮😯
Driven by Faith!
Most definitely
1500 AD-Europe has renaissance, with its attendant frescoes, sculptures, and other great works of art.
2023 AD-Legions of white collar workers copy and paste numbers around Excel sheets.
Ah yes... 3 average depths of swimming pools... A very specific height only us Americans can appreciate.
Ha! Never thought of it that way, but perhaps you are correct. Thanks for the feedback!
@@artrageousnate No problem! It's just a meme about how we refuse to use the metric or any normal system of measurement, such as instead of like 132345 kilometers per hour, we'd be like *FaSTer ThAn a SpeEdinG BUllet*
And why don’t they want his family today knowing?
1. They need to paint in fresh Plaster always so Thats not the problem.
Who is here because of school...
I'm just checking out this video to see whether one can use the God & Adam picture here on TH-cam without having to censor Adam's pee-pee ^^. I'm relieved to see that we're apparently not forced to ruin Michelangelo's most famous work of art online with artificial pixelation.
Who came here cause of the movie hitch lol
golden boy boxer13 ok, you definitely have to help me understand the connection to Hitch. Did not see that one coming!
@@artrageousnate check the movie out hitch it came out awhile back. But hitch tell his client on how to seduce a woman so he has to look this up.
in the picture the man was naked and wearing an exercise thing
“Silencio!”
Suggoi!!!!!!!
Michelangelo is a little bit funny 😂
Hahahaha! I definitely have to agree.
WHY ARE THEY POPSICLE STICKS????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why not use popsicle sticks? I have always been really inspired by Good Eats with Alton Brown, and his creative, quirky animation style. Also, at the time, my audience was more elementary age, and they seemed to connect with the characters more. Keep in mind, what I'm doing is an art form, thus, as any art form it evolves, changes, etc. If you watch my episode on Frida Kahlo you won't see any popsicle sticks, and a different form of animating. My audience is more 20-30 something now, so I've changed. If you are an artist I'm imagining your styles have perhaps evolved through the years. Thanks for watching!
Please work on your pronunciation of "buon"
I want to know more about michelangelo and the pope lmao
guys
I dont believe he was dirty all the time.. seems like a stretched truth.
It's like the sixteen chapel was after the bible
It's obvious the "pope" who had this done was a pedophile. Why else would he have naked boys painted? There's no mention of child angels or "cheribum" in the bible. Most of the Vaticans Art is Greek and pagan in origin.
st samo
Having seen this magnificent chapel one can only wonder at the skill and persistence of its creator. Shame this goofy form of presenting, typical of U.S. chauvinism with its cynical loose and childish banter, supposedly aimed at children or the "average citizen" has to poop on one of the really inspiring renaissance works. Generally, such work INSPIRES people and deserves a more respectful treatment.
Hmmm, well, we will just have to agree to disagree. I’ve been to the chapel four times, and trust me, my love and respect is higher than most. Additionally, I’ve done more research on Michelangelo and this timeframe than I care to mention.
I think you might be forgetting this episode was geared towards children. My goal was to make what is often portrayed as boring art fun and engaging.
@@artrageousnate Thank you- it is perfect for my middle school art class!
@@amygmerek8381 so great to hear! Love knowing what we are making is helping students and teachers like you. Thanks for the feedback, and hope the rest of your year goes well!
Adam "doesn’t" look like he spends the day at the gym ???
This man was way ahead of his time
Indeed he was in so many ways! Thanks for watching and for the feedback!
the pope shit iz so cute
I hate the imperial system
Goodman Henry I understand why;) Thanks for the feedback!
IT'S NOT A CARTOON!
why u say baby
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The model he picked for Jesus was a GAY companion. Jesus or none of the characters from the bible were white.
Why did he paint God with a bellybutton?
Haha! The ultimate question we would love to ask Michelangelo! Thanks for watching and the feedback!
Michelangelo had a love hate relationship with the church and its leaders. He added many little “digs” against the church into his art in out of way places.
stop calling anatomically correct sketches cartoons
"Cartoon" is the correct name for a drawing that is a plan for a painting. That word has only recently been used for humorous drawings and animations.
In fact, the word that is used wrongly is YOUR use of the word "sketch". A sketch is a sketchy drawing..... rough and quick, done in a couple of minutes.
If it is detailed, and carefully done then just use the word "drawing", but NEVER "sketch".
@@CoreyisBarackObama
Let me explain again.
The CORRECT TERM for a large draft of an image that is going to be transferred to a wall or canvas for painting is a "cartoon". THAT is what that sort of drawing is. A drawing for use in that manner has been called a "cartoon" (Italian "cartone"} for hundreds of years.
To an artist, or art historian a "sketch" is something done quickly, perhaps from direct observation ("from life") or perhaps as a plan, or a demonstration of an idea.
You could say "Leonardo's notebooks are full of sketches."
This would be correct, BUT it does not include the pages and pages of carefully prepared anatomical studies. THEY are not "sketches". The famous "Vitruvian Man" is not a "sketch".
Leonardo's drawing of the Virgin and Child with St Anne and John the Baptist in the National Gallery London is a "cartoon"
In the case of Michelangelo, we have comparatively few "sketches" but a number of very fine "cartoons".
A detailed drawing that is a preparation for a larger cartoon is a "study". If it is detailed and precise, then it is NOT a "sketch". (a sketch is sketchy, i.e. it is drawn with loose line in a quick manner.).
Now, you say to me "picture" could apply to a film or a photo. Yes, you are right. But where has the word been borrowed from?
"Pittura (picture) was used for paintings are drawing for hundreds of years before the word was borrowed and used for photos and movies.
"Cartone" (cartoon) was used for hundreds of years before it was used as "cartone anime" - a drawing that moves.
NOW we use both these words seperately- cartoon and anime.
BUT art historians STILL USE the word "cartoon" in the way it has been used for hundreds of years-
"Michelangelo prepared a cartoon for the figure of Haman and transferred it to the plaster by pinpricks."
As you can tell, I am not a kid. I am not a student. I am not a silly person who doesn't know what a cartoon is. I am a retired college lecturer. in the History of Art.
You can tell that I am a retired teacher.... that is why I am prepared to write back to a person like you who has been told ONCE , but is still contradicting and doesn't seem to understand.
You can go on THINKING you are correct, or you can read what is written here and actually LEARN from it. The choice is yours.
@@CoreyisBarackObama That is great advice, and I do try to follow it!
Stop using stupid measuring units
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