1) The object I chose from St. Peter’s Basilica is St. Peter’s Baldaccino.
2) It is located in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City.
3) The structure is 30 meters tall and made of bronze.
4) Biographical
Bernini was one of the most influential artists of the Renaissance times in Rome. He led the way into a Baroque revolution of art and architecture. Bernini’s main goal that he was trying accomplish in his art was to give people an incredible 3D view, from all sides of an object. The unique Baldaccino in St. Peter’s Basilica is a perfect example of true Bernini work. While one can find baldaccino’s covering the high alter in every basilica, Bernini’s creation is very unique because of his personal vision and style and because of the significance of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Bernini’s Baldaccino is so unique because of the personal inspiration Bernini put into it. For example, baldaccini are typically made of marble. However, inspired by the canopy carried over the Pope during processions, Bernini created his entirely out of bronze that came from the Pantheon. This was probably Bernini’s way of showing respect to the popes, who reigned after St. Peter. Additionally, Bernini decorated the columns with Barberini bees, which was the family that Pope Urban VIII came from, whom commissioned Bernini. Bernini carefully planned and created every detail of the Baldaccino. In order to represent the column was bound to before he was crucified, Bernini created the columns with spiral shape. Bernini undertook a huge task when he designed and built the Baldaccino in St. Peter’s Basilica. He had to create something unique, yet impressive in size and appearance in order to fill the large space from the ground to the height of the dome. I am so impressed with the vision that Bernini had in order to create such a magnificent structure. It is unique in a way that I think only Bernini could accomplish. Additionally, the thought and detail Bernini put into the Baldaccino represents everything that was important to St. Peter and what his life signified.
1) My chosen piece of art from the Sistine Chapel is Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam
2) The fresco is located in the central part of the ceiling in the Sistine Chapel.
3) The size of the fresco is 480 cm x 230 cm and it is made by painting on wet plaster.
4) Formal Aspects:
Michelangelo, although not originally a painter, created one of the most known and impressive art collections in the world when he painted the interior of the Sistine Chapel. Specifically, The Creation of Adam, located in the center of the ceiling, delivers a powerful message in a unique and captivating way. The formal aspects of Michelangelo’s work come together into an incredible masterpiece.
The medium used to create the painting is paint on wet plaster, better known as a fresco. This is an extremely difficult process because the artist has to work very quickly in order to complete the painting before the plaster dries. However, Michelangelo mastered this technique, as we can still see today. The color is still strong today because of this long-lasting technique. The line in this painting is very distinct. Our eyes are immediately drawn to the line created by Adam and God’s arms as God reaches out to Adam in order to give him life. The colors of the painting are rather cool, creating a peaceful atmosphere. This helps us, as observers, understand that Michelangelo intended this to be a holy scene. The light that Michelangelo used is very important. Both God and Adam are lit up, as if they are full of the life that is being transferred from God to Adam. Space is one of the most important aspects of this painting. The space between the two figures shows how they are separate, yet connected. It helps us understand that life is coming from God across the middle space and into Adam, who is mirrored in God’s image. Michelangelo certainly used his talents and vision to create a spectacular scene telling of the creation story. It is one of the most beautiful pieces of art I’ve ever seen.
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