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How Michelangelo changed the future of architecture

Posted on 26 Mar at 9:00 am

Michelangelo Art Projects

Michelangelo was a true master of art, architecture, and sculpture. 

He painted, he carved, he designed. 

And he did it all at a level few have ever matched:

  • He sculpted David from a single block of marble, and turned the cold stone into a lifelike masterpiece. 
  • He spent four years painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling, lying on his back with paint dripping onto his face. 
  • He even designed the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica – a structure that still dominates Rome’s skyline.

What will your students learn from Michelangelo?

  • How to create depth and realism with shadows and details.
  • The power of storytelling through dynamic poses and expressions.
  • The art of designing grand structures using balance and symmetry.
Maria Martinez Artist
Students created their own architectural masterpieces after being inspired by Michelangelo. 

 

Here’s how you can bring Michelangelo’s techniques into your classroom:

  • Let students “sculpt” with chalk and shading to mimic marble carvings.
  • Teach fresco painting by having them work on wet paper like plaster.
  • Have them design their own architectural masterpieces, just like St. Peter’s Basilica.

We’ve made it easy for you with step-by-step lessons, project guides, and supply lists.

Want to see what other students have created after studying Michelangelo? 

Check out their stunning work here in our Student Gallery.

Let’s inspire the next generation of artists, starting with your students!

Creatively yours,

Meet the Masters
Inspire – Educate – Create


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