Michelangelo's Creation Of Adam Flashcards
Both Adam and God both look powerful and muscular, they are lying in similar positions
Reflect the teaching that humanity is made in the image of God
God looks much older than Adam
Shows that God is ancient and eternal, while humanity is not.
God is carried through the air by a group of angels
Shows that God is transcendent ( beyond and outside life on earth and the universe )
God and Adam are reaching out their hands to each other
Reflects idea that there is a longing for a close relationship between God and Humanity
God shows bringing a human to life rather than any other species
Reflects the teaching that humans are unique as they are specially created by God and are in close contact with him
Adam is shown to be the perfect man , full of strength and potential.
Reflects the teaching that God made everything “ very Good “ in Genesis 1
Adam is not yet fully alive , he is waiting for God’s touch to bring him to life
Shows that humanity depends on God for life
Christian beliefs about Creation are reflected
In the painting
Misleading parts of the painting
It doesn’t say in Genesis that God touched Adam to give him life.
God and Adam are the same size - does this to suggest that man is equal to God
How is artwork and paintings useful
Can inspire people and help them understand their faith.
