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Published: 18.07.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'The Paintings of Michelangelo', 1.
Extract

This tells the story of Christ sitting in judgment on the Last Day, deciding who should go to heaven or hell.
Michelangelo used many bright colours like blue, pink and mauve. Although some people said it was a masterpiece, others thought that it was not very religious looking. In1564, Pope Pius IV ordered that some of the naked figures be painted over.

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