The Sistine Chapel
Above image citation---Cappella Sistina (Sistine Chapel) | by BriYYZ CC BY
History of the Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in Vatican City that is especially known for its renowned artwork, especially its ceiling which was painted by the famous artist and sculptor Michelangelo. The chapel has been changed many times over its lifetime due to various Popes requesting changes to the artwork depicted. The first Pope to commission any artwork for the chapel was Pope Sixtus IV in 1477. Sixtus commissioned many famous artists of the time, including Botticelli and Rosselli, to decorate the new chapel. It wasn't until 1508 when the new Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo to paint the famous ceiling. The Sistine Chapel was also commissioned to be built by Pope Sixtus IV, and was named after him as well. The chapel itself was designed by Baccio Pontelli, but was shaped to be the exact dimensions of Solomons Temple from the Bible. |
The Dome of the Sistine Chapel - Santa Maria Maggiore CC BY
ARTWORK OF THE SISTINE CHAPEL
The Sistine Chapel is filled with beautiful artwork from many celebrated artists of the time. The walls are elaborately decorated, and the floor is filled with gorgeous patterns and designs. It is the ceiling however that attracts the most attention for its beautiful frescoes and murals painted by Michelangelo.
Michelangelo's ceiling is generally regarded as the most eye-catching piece of the Sistine Chapel. The ceiling depicts the nine scenes from Genesis, and also the famous panels of "The Creation of Adam" and
"The Fall of Man and the Expulsion from Paradise".
Hidden in the ceiling are images that appear to be a brain and a brain stem, as well as kidneys. This is interesting as Michelangelo was a sculptor, not a painter, and worked closely with cadavers to learn more about the human body for his works.
Michelangelo's ceiling is generally regarded as the most eye-catching piece of the Sistine Chapel. The ceiling depicts the nine scenes from Genesis, and also the famous panels of "The Creation of Adam" and
"The Fall of Man and the Expulsion from Paradise".
Hidden in the ceiling are images that appear to be a brain and a brain stem, as well as kidneys. This is interesting as Michelangelo was a sculptor, not a painter, and worked closely with cadavers to learn more about the human body for his works.
Michelangelo - Creation of Adam CC BY
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VISITING THE SISTINE CHAPEL
Spiral Staircase, Vatican | by Dimitry B CC BY
The Sistine Chapel is located at 0012o Vatican City, and is open from 9 to 4 Monday thru Saturday, and is closed on Sunday. Admission is only $15 Euros, and includes the Sistine Chapel, and all of the other Vatican museums. You should buy your tickets online ahead of time, unless you don't mind waiting at the gates to buy your ticket.
You can also only take a small bag into the museum, as a large bag will get in the way. You also must wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knee's. You will be turned away if you do not.
Lastly, have fun! Enjoy everything that the Sistine Chapel has to offer! It was designed to be beautiful, so take your time and let it all sink in.
You can also only take a small bag into the museum, as a large bag will get in the way. You also must wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knee's. You will be turned away if you do not.
Lastly, have fun! Enjoy everything that the Sistine Chapel has to offer! It was designed to be beautiful, so take your time and let it all sink in.
Gallery
1.Michelangelo Sistine Chapel Ceiling - By Naason Restored CC BY
2.Creation of Adam By Web Gallery of Art CC BY
3.Creation of Adam By Web Gallery of Art CC BY
4.The Downfall of Adam and Eve and their Expulsion from the Garden of Eden By Sebastian Bergmann CC BY
5.Expulsion from the Garden of Eden By Web Gallery of Art CC BY
6.Eleasar und Mattan By Mattes CC BY
7.Isaiah By Web Gallery of Art CC BY
2.Creation of Adam By Web Gallery of Art CC BY
3.Creation of Adam By Web Gallery of Art CC BY
4.The Downfall of Adam and Eve and their Expulsion from the Garden of Eden By Sebastian Bergmann CC BY
5.Expulsion from the Garden of Eden By Web Gallery of Art CC BY
6.Eleasar und Mattan By Mattes CC BY
7.Isaiah By Web Gallery of Art CC BY
Citations for Information Presented
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Most Famous Artworks. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2017, from http://www.michelangelo.org/sistine-chapel-ceiling.jsp
Szalay, J. (2013, October 30). Sistine Chapel: Facts, History & Visitor Information. Retrieved April 03, 2017, from
http://www.livescience.com/40802-sistine-chapel.html
History of the Sistine Chapel. (2009, October 14). Retrieved April 03, 2017, from http://www.historyofthings.com/history-of-the-sistine-chapel
How to Visit Vatican City. (2017, April 03). Retrieved April 03, 2017, from http://www.wikihow.com/Visit-Vatican-City
Katz, J. (2009, April 09). The Measure of Genius: Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel at 500. Retrieved April 05, 2017, from http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-measure-of-genius-michelangelos-sistine-chapel-at-500-123313873/
Most Famous Artworks. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2017, from http://www.michelangelo.org/sistine-chapel-ceiling.jsp
Szalay, J. (2013, October 30). Sistine Chapel: Facts, History & Visitor Information. Retrieved April 03, 2017, from
http://www.livescience.com/40802-sistine-chapel.html