Michelangelo Extension Activities

Oh, Wow!  This is just so stunning that I have to share.

Remember our lesson on Michelangelo?  Well I just found an amazing virtual tour that allows you to "walk" around the Sistine Chapel using your keyboard's arrow keys.  Zoom into your favorite piece, and then back out again to get the full impact of the beautiful work.

Here is more detailed information about each of the frescos in case you want to read more, and there is also this great documentary of Michelangelo on the Biography Channel.

Isn't it beautiful?  I swear that many of the images look as if they are sculptures rather than flat paintings.  Michelangelo should be very proud of his accomplishment.

Enjoy!

Michelangelo

Time to study a bit of 3 dimensional art!

The renaissance is full of amazing artists, and Michelangelo is recognized as one of the finest.  His skills with painting, sculpture and architecture are world renown.

Michelangelo di Ludovico Buonarroti Simoni

1475 - 1564

Florence

In preparation for this week's class, please study the above image taken of Michelangelo's Pieta from St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican (1498-1499).  Click here for a larger image.

We will be creating our own sculptures this week!  Please bring to class:

• Sculpy III - 2 oz per child, Pewter - 1 per student  (if you can't access this exact product or color, please come to class anyway.  Playdough, model magic, or any other sculpting medium can be substituted.)
• Scotch 3M clear glue stick - can be shared
• Writing pencil
• A teaspoon and butter knife (plastic are fine)

You won't believe the fun surprise I have for you at our closing event!  I'll let you know exactly what I have planned on Friday.

See you at 6:30 on the 19th!