The Masters III: Michelangelo

Question 1

How does Michelangelo emphasize that God made Adam in his own image in The Creation of Adam?

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Adam’s form and pose mimic God’s.

Question 2

In addition to being a religious symbol, the statue David also _______________________.

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served as a reminder of Florence’s republican state

Question 3

What were Michelangelo’s feelings about painting in the Sistine Chapel?

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He was less than happy.

Question 4

What is the overall theme of the Sistine Chapel paintings?

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God’s relationship to man

Question 5

It took Michelangelo 4 years to paint the ________ of the Sistine Chapel.

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ceiling

Question 6

What is Pieta?

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a sculpture of Mary holding Jesus’ body

Question 7

What is the title of the work below?

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The New Sacristy

Question 8

What does David’s expression suggest?

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that he is about to encounter danger

Question 9

What physical characteristic does Michelangelo commonly used in his frescoes?

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all of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is a tomb monument in the Vatican basilica of Saint Peter?

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Pieta

The Masters III: Michelangelo Answers