MICHELANGELOBUONARROTI &

TITIAN

By: Augustus Standeven

Eduardo Arpini

Period 1

4/4/14

Michelangelo’s Early Life Considered one of the greatest artists of all time. He was born March 6, 1469 . His mother died when he was

young, and he was left with his father, who was a Nobleman. Born in Caprese, Republic of Florence. He was an apprentice for art, which is where he learned his

skills.

Michelangelo Republic of Florence

Used colors, light tone design, and draftsmanship which made him and amazing painter.

As well as painting, he was a poet and architect. His paintings and sculptures were based off classical art by

including religion and stoic, nude people. It also reflects the Renaissance period because the paintings are realistic, full of depth, and he studied anatomy.

He died at 89 years old, in 1564.

Michelangelo’s Later Life

Michelangelo

Famous Works Madonna of the

Stairs (1491):

David (1501):

Sistine ChapelThe Sistine Chapel is probably Michelangelo’s most famous work. It is

used in many religious ceremonies. The entire painting is the ceiling of the giant chapel. On the ceiling is paintings and stories of Noah, the creation of the world, and many other religious stories depicted in paintings (shown in image to the left). One of the most famous parts of the Sistine Chapel is the creation of Adam, which shows God creating Adam (shown at the right). This painting reflected the Renaissance art at the time by showing a large background, emotions, and movement.

Titian

• Born between 1488 and 1497 A.D.

• Titian died on August 27,1576 A.D.

• Titian was an apprentice in Venice when younger.

• Worked with Giovanni Bellini,Sebastian Zuccata ,and Giorgione before he set out on his own .

Titian-Self portrait

Family

• Titian was the oldest of four children.

• Born to Gregorio and Lucia Vecellio.

• Spent his early years in the town of Pieve di Cadore.

• In his teen ,he became an apprentice of Sebastiano Zuccato

Early Life

Pieve di Cadore

Talents and Interests

• Titian is considered one of the greatest painters of the Italian Renaissance.

• He was well known for his use of colors , and the realistic human forms.

Major Works• Became Venice’s

leading artist in 1518 after the completion of ‘Assumption of the Virgin’

• Created works for many royals, such as King Philip II of Spain.

• Charles V , holy roman emperor.

• Pope Paul III also hired Titian.

Pope Paul III

“Assumption Of The Virgin”

“Assumption of the Virgin”• Painted around

1516-1518

• This work was for a church called Santa Maria Gloriosa

• Masterpiece established Titian as leading painter.

• Vivid Background

• Great use of color

• Realistic Human Bodies.

• Shows different emotions

• People in action.

Renaissance Characteristics

Influence

• Titian worked with leading artist such as Giovanni Bellini ,and Giorgione.

• Giorgione proved to have influenced young Titian the most

• Titan also inspired countless artist such as Diego Velasquez , and Peter Paul Rubens.

Death and Legacy • Titian painted until his death on August 27,

1576 in Venice

• He died of a plague.

• His eldest son sold his house and his belongings inside in 1581.

• Some of his artwork can be found around the world, including Russia ,and the national gallery of art in Washington D.C.

“Worship of Venus” “Venus and Adonis”

Titian Michelangelo

• Born on 1488

• Born in Pieve di Cadore

• Lived in Venice

• Born on 1469

• Born in Florence

• Lived in Caprese

• Both Painters were apprentice’s

• Painted for Churches and the Pope

• Both painters were known for their used of colors

Works Cited

www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/projects/renaissance/main/michelangelo.html

www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/379957/michelangelo

http://www.biography.com/people/titian-21322389