The creation of Adam

The creation of Adam

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The creation of adam

Michelangelo Renaissance Art Presentation

The artist

.Michelangelo (1475-1564)

.italien renaissance artist

.Scultor, Painter and Architect

.One of the greatest artist in history

this painting was made between 1508-1512 Its curently located in the Sistine chapel cealing at the vatican and the paint is part of series of scenes from the book of genesis and its show God creation first ever human named, Adam

The hands are one of the most important part of the painting, first Adam wich is a human almost touch whit God the litle gap represent the moment before life is given

Composition

• God is surrounded by angels its like a celebration

• the mouvement between them creates a tension and energy

• Adam is relaxed on the left he wear no clothes seems pure

• hes standing on a green hill

• his face is neutral

Symbolism

power

life

humanity

Why this painting ?

One of the most reproduced images in art history

Its a perfect symbol of the renaissance and the idea of humanity

Thank you

Enzo Cretu 2ND 08

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