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This 9 page paper examines controversies surrounding the painting of the Sistine Chapel. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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work, some say not to take that as a fact right away. That is, there is a question as to authorship. Although some balk at the idea that authorship is
challenged, the truth is that the labor was arduous and Michelangelo was in pain during those years. It is also known that many people helped him to finish the work.
Further, there are those who have found evidence in the work itself to show that more than one hand was used. Of course, much of it is subject to debate.
It is difficult to know for sure what occurred several centuries ago. When examining this issue, it is important to look at Michelangelo and the history of the Sistine Chapel.
What do the facts reveal? How can one prove that Michelangelo was solely responsible for the magnificent work? First, a look at the history of the painting of the Sistine
Chapel is in order. The Painting of the Sistine Chapel Most people are familiar with the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo is the artist who is known to
have done the paintings on its ceiling. The well-known ceiling is actually divided into nine specific areas where the stories of Genesis are told and depicted ("Sistine Chapel"). The scenes
start from an altar wall and go on and end at the chapels entrance ("Sistine Chapel"). The artist actually painted the pictures in reverse order ("Sistine Chapel"). There are nine
scenes in total directly from Genesis and there are four corner pendetives and four pairs of bronze nudes that are situated above the pendetives ("Sistine Chapel"). Eight triangular spandrels are
attached to pairs of bronze nudes and seven prophets are provided as well ("Sistine Chapel"). There are five sybils, 20 ignudi, and 10 medallions ("Sistine Chapel").
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