Art Description: Michelangelo and his Contribution to Art (Coursework Sample)

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Michelangelo and his contribution to art
In Italy, the Renaissance period was marked by great talents like Michelangelo. He was born in 1475 in Michelangelo Buonarroti. He was a son of a government official. He studied art at the age of only 13 yearsCITATION Mil15 \p 4 \l 1033 (Unger 4).
The reason for him to be regarded as the greatest artist of all the time was based on the quality of work he produced. He not only outshines his predecessors but he was a great sculptor of the renaissance at its finest time. The elements which most Renaissance artist lacked were not only skills and talents but the power to use their God given eyes and vision with posterity. His art genius left the little area of work which lacked his influence. This made a great adoration for other artist and longed to learn from himCITATION Mor13 \p 21 \l 1033 (Hansen 21).
Another reason is that his artistic work and mastery has endured for centuries. His name has often been likened with the best Italian renaissance. He was also responsible for 16th century Florence, which became a center of artist’s movements and has continually deepened Western cultureCITATION Mor13 \p 44 \l 1033 (Hansen 44).
Some of his memorable slogans regarding his artwork include; ‘Genius is eternal patience’ and ‘people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it would not seem so wonderful at all. ”
His nature of the twisting figure, painting with vibrant colors and sculptures with their writing forms all played a significant role to create artistic movements. His work was described as a sophisticated art, complex, witty and unnatural use of vibrant colorsCITATION Mil15 \p 27 \l 1033 (Unger 27).
Michelangelo had drawing works, sculptor, architect, and painting was considered to be one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance period and even today. His work has shown a high level of psychological knowledge and physical realism and wisdom. In the essay, a clear highlight of Michelangelo contribution to artwork will be examined.
His work was recognized by most wealthy and influential people of his time including the Catholic Pope. In his lifetime, he did some arts work for the seven popes. The Pieta and David sculptures and Sistine Chapel ceiling paintings are examples of his great work which has been properly preserved for the future generations to view, learn and appreciate Michelangelo’s art.
David sculpture was completed in classical style. The 17-foot statue contained revealed a beautiful and structurally male form from the old testaments King David. The sculpture was done in Florentine cathedral. However, Richard Stemp stated that the location of the sculpture was agreed by Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and himself. The sculpture was originally located at Palacio Vecchio, but currently, it is placed at Florentine museum, Galleria dell ‘AcademiaCITATION Mil15 \p 46 \l 1033 (Unger 46).
In the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo presents his vast knowledge of the Bible and Roman Catholic doctrine. Due to his experience and great work which he had done before, Pope Julius II hired him. Vatican museum stated that the ceiling frescoes had nine stories from the Book of Genesis.
It gave a full account of God’s creation of the whole world. Some of the things covered include the creation of Adam and Eve and how God separated dark from light. Also, the chapel ceiling had Nude figures which explained the Medallions covered with text in Book of Kings from the Bible. Enthroned prophets, sibyls and the forebears of Jesus Christ were other items contained at the bottom of the ceiling. Final figures of the ceiling included the Pendentives of the salvation of Israel. The sculpture of hands of God and Adam are some of the iconic images he created which are widely used and widely known as a renaissance piece. He demonstrated a clear understanding of human form and how to present them in different positionsCITATION Mor13 \p 78 \l 1033 (Hansen 78).
He continued to sculpt and paint, however as he aged he concentrated on architectural works. Between 1520 to around 1527, he designed Medici Chapel in Florence. The designed contained wall designs, windows, cornices and startling variations on the classical forms.
Other examples of the work created by Michelangelo include the Pieta, the Last judgment (a painting completed in 1534), and the humanist Medici tombs for the new Sacristy of San Lorenzo, the architecture of St. Peter’s Basilica and the pioneering Mannerist works in the Laurentian Library. Others include Dawn and Dusk completed by 1533 and Moses sculpture CITATION Mil15 \p 66 \l 1033 (Unger 66). Some of the images will be shown at the end of the essay.
In Bologna, he continued with his work as a sculptor. He came up with three most recognized statues in the shrines of St. Dominic, an angel with candle sticks and saints. He also carved sculptures and marble Cupid which were forms of ancient worksCITATION Mil15 \p 54 \l 1033 (Unger 54).
As from 1530 onwards, Michelangelo concentrated on writing poems. His songs were aimed at discus...