Leonardo da Vinci vs. Michelangelo BuonarrotiArt 101(2 Pages | 794  Words)    1.Thesis statementa. Michelangelo’s sculpting of David, the Pieta, as well as his painting of the Creation of Adam on the ceiling of the Sistine chapel was some of his great works that influenced the...
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Leonardo da Vinci vs. Michelangelo Buonarroti
Art 101
(2 Pages | 794 Words)
1. Thesis statement
a. Michelangelo’s sculpting of David, the Pieta, as well as his painting of the Creation of
Adam on the ceiling of the Sistine chapel was some of his great works that influenced
the art of the 16th century; Leonardo da Vince also contributed great works such as; the
Last Supper, the Mona Lisa, and the Modonna of the Rocks. 2. David
a. Michelangelo was summoned by Piero Soderini, to sculpt the David from marble in
Florence in 1501 (David, n.d.). His sculptor was different from previous ones in that he
chose the moment before he slays the giant. His head is turned to the side watching the
giant approaching, and you can see his intent on his face (Kleiner, 2010). This piece was
has a highlight of the renaissance art, and one of Michelangelo’s most famous
sculptures. This piece is only matched by his Pieta`. 3. Pieta`
a. Michelangelo’s first masterpiece was a Pieta` (kleiner, 2010). Cardinal Jean de
Bilhe`res Lagraulas commissioned this piece for the old Saint Peter’s chapel. It depicts
Mary with her son on her lap. She is looking down in a morning his recent death. There
has been controversy over the age depicted of Mary. She appears to be younger than
Christ (kleiner, 2010). Michelangelo made the choice to sculpt her this way to portray her
innocence and purity (Pieta` n.d.). 4. Creation of Adam
a. The Creation of Adam is displayed on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican
City, Rome, Italy (Regnier, 2006). As is Michelangelo’s usual style he strays from the
“traditional representation” (kleiner, 2010 p.472 par.2). His painting is in a humanistic
style, with God flying through the air with angels and a red cape. The effects of the wind
are evident in his beard and cloak (Pieta`, n.d.). He holds true to his style in showing the
muscles and the vivid expressions of the characters faces. 5. Last Supper
a. In the refectory of the Dominican convent of Sta Maria Delle Grazie is Leonardo’s
painting of the Last Supper. Leonardo used oil and tempera on the wall of plaster. This
short cut in color technique was a failure. The work was soon ruined do to moisture
soaking into it (Gillet, n.d.). There are many artists who painted the Last Supperl.
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