The Artist And The Art

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for the function of holding the internal organs. They date back to 1070 to 712 BC. Each jar represented a different species. They were a human, baboon, falcon and jackal. They were also known as the ‘Four Sons of Horus’ . This is an example of beliefs influencing art, however, there are also examples of how life experiences can influence art.
An early example of art influenced by the artist’s experiences can be observed in the High Renaissance. In April 1508, Julius II summoned Michelangelo back to Rome, but he was still not able to start on the papal tomb. In fact Julius II had a new job for him. It involved painting twelve figures of apostles and some decorations on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Buonarroti, who had always regarded himself as a sculptor, would now have to learn the art of the fresco . One of the many pieces found on the ceiling is ‘The Creation of Man’ which is known around the world. In this piece we can see the religious connection between the art and the ...

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