Michael Angelo Flashcards
1
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Where Was Michael Angelo born
A
He was born in Florence in 1475
2
Q
What is the pieta
A
The pieta is a marble statue of Mary holding Jesus after he was taken down from the cross in St Peters Basilica in Rome
3
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What is the sistine Chapel painting
A
In 1508 Michelangelo began painting the the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel commissioned by Pope Julius II. It took him 4 years to paint this fresco. It shows scenes from the old testament
