Wednesday 23 December 2009

Three, Sistine Chapel

It is the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel rather than 'The Last Judgement' that I would like to focus on. The following two images should




Artist Michelangelo
Location Vatican City
Date 1508-1512



Photograph www.panoguide.com

The physical (neck strain) aspect of viewing this art is what makes the control of the artist over the viewer very evident. I also think that another element of the success of such a work (regardless of the viewers opinion) is the build up of going to see it and this adds to the atmosphere once inside.

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