Michelangelo di Ludovico di Leonardo di Buonarroti Simoni, A.K.A. Michelangelo, was one of the most famous artists of the Renaissance. His father owned a marble quarry, and Michelangelo spent a lot of time living with his nanny and her husband, who was a stone cutter. It is no wonder he knew how to work with stone! He was also a master painter, painting the entire ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
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| Detail of the Sistine Chapel |
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| Detail of David In this lesson you will try carving, and you will try creating art on a paper on a "ceiling". You will be deciding which one of these art-making techniques is most challenging. This will help you decide whether you think Michelangelo should be more famous for his paintings or his sculptures. |
We will vote as a class to see what we decide!
To get started, watch this video to learn more about Michelangelo's life and learn how to turn a bar of soap into a sculpture!
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| Ms. Ammons's Sample Carving |
For PART 2: Use tape to tape a paper on the UNDER side of a table or desk in your home. Use art materials of your choice to make a picture on the paper. You will have to reach and look up as you draw, just like Michelangelo did when he painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel!
Turn in a photo of your CARVING by Friday.
It is best to put it on a solid background and take a photo with the camera close to the sculpture so we can see it. Notice how I photographed my sample. As your Artist's Statement, you will answer our big question: Should Michelangelo be more famous as a sculptor or a painter? Give us your opinion and then tell us why you think what you do!
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