Why is Michelangelo still important today?

Question:To try and put into perspective your question from past to present, I will try my best to answer your question. Unlike today, Michelangelo had so little to work with, but his work stands up in brilliant fashion to scrutiny, centuries later. A true mark of excellence. When you consider where he did his best work. On the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. The working conditions, where grim to say the least. A Catholic Chapel is dimly lit, oval architecture which presents a complication to the viewer, looking up. A depression, a dip, a hill upside down. Michelangelo was able to produce art in a 3 dimensional fashion to overcome the natural challenges of his very real "brick and mortar" canvass.

And finally, his art is theologically relevant to the Church and this relevancy has shaped some of the best religious minds we have seen and heard in the pulpit. Michelangelo's masterpiece has been more than a spark fo imagination, but rather a flame of fire that reflects the enlightenment of his era. The Sistine Chapel was not his only work, however, it is a culmination of his body of work that exudes the passion of his craft to send a message. Everyman in his nakedness can reach for the divine touch of God's hand. From Creature to Creator, their is something special and for some mystical the hand of God.

Michaelangelo's work lends itself to interpretation because of the rich texture of his work centuries ago. He is considered a Master, because his art work said so many things to so many people and remains relevant to this very day to the religious community and the world of Art. Perhaps it was him who sought to touch the hand of God.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: To try and put into perspective your question from past to present, I will try my best to answer your question. Unlike today, Michelangelo had so little to work with, but his work stands up in brilliant fashion to scrutiny, centuries later. A true mark of excellence. When you consider where he did his best work. On the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. The working conditions, where grim to say the least. A Catholic Chapel is dimly lit, oval architecture which presents a complication to the viewer, looking up. A depression, a dip, a hill upside down. Michelangelo was able to produce art in a 3 dimensional fashion to overcome the natural challenges of his very real "brick and mortar" canvass.

And finally, his art is theologically relevant to the Church and this relevancy has shaped some of the best religious minds we have seen and heard in the pulpit. Michelangelo's masterpiece has been more than a spark fo imagination, but rather a flame of fire that reflects the enlightenment of his era. The Sistine Chapel was not his only work, however, it is a culmination of his body of work that exudes the passion of his craft to send a message. Everyman in his nakedness can reach for the divine touch of God's hand. From Creature to Creator, their is something special and for some mystical the hand of God.

Michaelangelo's work lends itself to interpretation because of the rich texture of his work centuries ago. He is considered a Master, because his art work said so many things to so many people and remains relevant to this very day to the religious community and the world of Art. Perhaps it was him who sought to touch the hand of God.

Because he was a sculptor who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel for many years while laying on his back. The Pope, who he painted it for, said he would throw him off the Scaffold if he didn't complete his work soon.