HISTORY
THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
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Gutenbuerg
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Machiavelli
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da Vinci
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Michelangelo
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Detailed explanation-1: -Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel; the work took approximately four years to complete (1508–1512).
Detailed explanation-2: -Prior to Michelangelo’s contribution, the walls were painted by several leading artists of the late 15th century including Sandro Botticelli, Domenico Ghirlandaio, and Pietro Perugino. After the ceiling was painted, Raphael created a set of large tapestries (1515–1516) to cover the lower portion of the wall.
Detailed explanation-3: -The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is one of Michelangelo’s most famous works. Learn more about the history of this masterpiece. 1508-12, fresco (Vatican, Rome).
Detailed explanation-4: -The walls and ceiling of the Sistine Chapel were painted by numerous artists over the next few decades. The purpose of these paintings was to give glory to God, to honor the Pope, and to create an unparalleled artistic masterpiece.