The Creation Of Adam: The Sistine Chapel Ceiling

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The Creation of Adam is one of the best-known images from the Sistine Chapel ceiling. This analysis will dig into the artists painting, observing, reflecting, and appreciating it. There is a reflection on the religious artwork that takes part of this painting, an observation on the work, and appreciation over how long and beautiful the piece came out. (Porter, 1)

Introduction This famous painting is located in The Vatican, Italy. There are many paintings on the walls and ceilings of this building, the Sistine Chapel. This particular painting is located in the middle of the ceiling, and it’s the main attraction to many visitors. There are a total of nine biblical scenes painted there, starting from the year fifteen eight (1508) and ending

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