Meeting Michelangelo
In Chapter Five, Claudia and Jamie spend time at the library researching the great artist Michelangelo. Use the links below to do a little research of your own.
1. Visit the Web Galley of Art to browse through the Michelahgelo’s many great works.
2. Read about the life and work of Michelangelo.
3. Take a detailed look at the magnificent pained ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Click on the pictures to enlarge them. You can also take a virtual tour on the Vatican's official website!
1. Visit the Web Galley of Art to browse through the Michelahgelo’s many great works.
2. Read about the life and work of Michelangelo.
3. Take a detailed look at the magnificent pained ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Click on the pictures to enlarge them. You can also take a virtual tour on the Vatican's official website!
Working with Marble
In this video you will see a reenactment of Michelangelo as he works on one of the most famous sculptures in the world- the Pietà. Watch as a block of marble is removed from the Carrara quarry* and a contemporary sculptor recreates the Pietà. As you watch, listen for facts about Michelangelo's life and work.
* a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted (removed).
* a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted (removed).