The creation of Adam is a fresco painting by Michelangelo, forming part of the Sistine chapel ceiling. Michelangelo's organization of the Sistine ceiling frescos represents perhaps the most complex composition in Western art. The space contains an intricate pseudo structure of architecture that frames the sculpture-like forms. Out of the mine narrative scenes depicting events from Genesis, the most sublime scene is this "Creation of Adam" in which his new vision of humanity attains pictural form.
The Pieta is regarded as one of the greatest works of the Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti. This impressive sculpture is currently placed in Vatican City, at St. Peter's Basilica. The Pieta is among the initial works of art of the similar theme made by the artist. Cardinal Jean de Billheres commissioned the statue, and this nobleman was a previous representative in Rome. The statue, which was in Carrara marble, was created to the funeral monument of the cardinal, yet it was relocated at St. Peter's Basilica during the 18th century. It was also the only artwork by Michelangelo that was signed by the artist himself.
Michelangelo was born on March 6, 1475 , in Caprese, Italy. Born to a family of moderate means in the banking business, Michelangelo became an apprentice to a painter before studying in the sculpture gardens powerful Medici family. What followed was a remarkable career as an artist in the Italian Renaissance, recognize in his own time for his artistic virtuosity. His works include the " David" and "Pieta" statues and the ceiling paintings of Rome's Sistine Chapel , including the "last Judgment. 'Although he always considered himself a Florentine, Michelangelo lived most of his life in Rome, where he died in 1564, at age 88. Following a brief illness, just weeks before his 88th birthday- at his Macel de'Corvi, Rome. A nephew bore his body back to Florence, where he was revered by the public as the "father and master of all the arts", and was laid to rest at the Basilica di Santa Croce- his chosen place of burial. Unlike many artist, Michelangelo achieved fame and wealth during his lifetime. He also had the peculiar distinction of living to see the publication of two biographies about his life Giogio Vasari and Asscanio Condivi ). Appreciation of Michelangelo'''s artisticmastery has endured for centuries, and his name has become synonymous with the best of the Italian Renaissance.