Virtual Michelangelo

The virtual recreations of the Sistine chapel is the closest way for many to get a sense of what the chapel is really like, other than texts and photos; it brings the viewer into the space to see the series of paintings as they would be in actuality. The recreation of the “Creation of Adam” was also fascinating in its own way because of the accuracy in detail painted by the street artist. The artist really succeeded at replication the same naturalism produced by Michelangelo in his original painting, especially in regards to shadows, body form, and facial expressions. It is like the “canon” for naturalistic painting; it captures such a significant moment in the time, in history, and slowly reveals every detail of the moment– perhaps that is one of the reasons by it is still idolized today. Also, for those who study art or just know Michelangelo as a sculpture, really understand the magnitude of his talent as an artist when referring back to the circumstances that lead up to his position as the artist in charge of painting the chapel.