Episode 208 - Michelangelo’s Last Judgment Part III
Jan 11, 2023•22 min
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Episode description
This episode analyzes the majestic composition and singular iconography of Michelangelo’s fresco on the altar wall of the Sistine Chapel. From the lack of any architectural elements to the use of ambiguous saint imagery, Michelangelo introduced a revolutionary and surprisingly modern way to represent a popular biblical subject.
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