Michelangelo Explained: From Pietà to the Sistine Chapel

Why is Michelangelo so different from other artists in the Renaissance? He is considered such a genius not only for his masterly craftsmanship, but because of the way he conceived his pieces of art. Explore his works with me and understand his art.
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Genius of Michelangelo: 00:00
Doni Tondo: 0:53
David: 5:00
Pietà: 7:07
Tomb of Julius II: 12:07
Moses: 12:54
Sistine Chapel: 14:05

[@rathertiredofthemess2841]

The Pieta almost breathes. An amazing masterpiece.

[@aris1956]

To think about the anatomical and dress details of this grandiose work of art and then finding yourself, as I happened to be right directly in front of such a sculpture you realize the artistic greatness and the great genius of Michelangelo.

[@ezeee595]

I’ve seen it and it’s surprisingly small.

[@rathertiredofthemess2841]

@@ezeee595 still incredible.

[@gesudinazaret9259]

You guys would love Bernini ,look him up

[@rathertiredofthemess2841]

@@gesudinazaret9259 art historian here. Noting like the Pieta.

[@95700272]

It’s so crazy to me, that free videos on KZbin are better, more entertaining than anything you pay for!

[@adhoc9647]

Someone once said, "If you can't explain it to a six-year-old, then you don't understand it yourself." Clearly, and luckily for me, this does NOT apply to you! What a well-thought-out presentation. I'd like to thank you in four different languages too, but I'm not that talented. 🙏

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Einstein said that

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[@omardelmar]

Unlikely.

[@harishwala5882]

Hello from India 🇮🇳. Albert Einstein said that.

[@rc6304]

I saw the Pieta when it was in Canada at The World's Fair. At that time you could walk right up to it with only a rope around it . I could not take my eyes off of it for some time. It looked alive ! That's the only way I can describe it. What a masterpiece.

[@mikethebigman]

I believe that’s a replica hut I don’t know

[@monicacall7532]

Having visited all of these places and seen these works more than once I would have to say that the unfinished bound captives and other unfinished works found in Florence and the Pieta are my favorites. The unfinished sculptures bring to life Michelangelo’s concept that his job was to liberate the innate statue from the marble. Nothing prepared me for the affect of actually seeing the Pieta in real life. Every time I’ve visited it I cry. There’s such pathos and such a deep sense of divinity about it. I’ve heard people who have stood beside me at the Vatican say that they don’t believe in God and yet they feel something that they can’t express when they see this statue. That is a testament to Michelangelo’s genius!

[@r.b.633]

I felt the same when I saw the Pieta. I stood there motionless for a while on the verge of tears. There is tragedy of the moment and at the same time acceptance, mother's love and sacrifice.

[@watch-Dominion-2018]

God is fiction

[@armchairguru1921]

I cried when I saw David because I was awstruck. I was completely captiated by the Pieta and it's beauty and depth. I was stunned that Michaelangelo was only twenty-three when he sculpted that extraordinary, divinely-inspired work of art.

[@monicamorilla2851]

I wish I could visit all this beauty..maybe one day 😊😇

[@sytskebierma255]

I get the same overwhelming feeling when I see the Pièta . It's such a wonderful, even more than wonderful sculpture.

[@hickmantn]

This is simply one of the best videos on KZbin I have ever seen. Entertaining as well as educational.

[@robertwalker951]

I agree

[@robertwalker951]

This is a truly wonderful presentation thankyou

[@StephiSensei26]

My Hero, my inspiration. Thank you. Grazie mille.

[@speederscout]

YES, I want to see part II!

[@user-te4of2fq5d]

🗣️I don't want to understand him, I want to THANK him !

[@srdjannalis3037]

Pieta is the best sculpture ever made.

[@lenantinori6048]

Manuel, thank you for another great video.Your knowledge of the subject matter is recognized and appreciated.

[@unclesam1545]

I live in Italy and actually studying this stuff for school, you cleared up some things about michelangelos psychological state, thanks

[@doogelyjim8627]

I was in Europe this Summer and I watched your video on Rome while waiting in line for the Pantheon. It enhanced my appreciation for the city so much while I was there! I was so excited to walk around it with all the context. I just finished watching this video and it honestly blew me away. I thought I knew about these works when I saw them in Florence and Rome. My eyes have been opened, this was so extremely fascinating and you presented it perfectly

[@ManuelBravo]

Thanks for your comment, I’m glad it was helpful!

[@joette5333]

I saw the Pieta in 1964 at the NY World's Fair . I was awe struck and expected Mary to move or speak I have never seen anything so beautiful

[@Peter_H_Art]

Wonderful video, thank you. I'm studying Michelangelo now. The more I study his art, the more I realize I don't know. He was a true genius in craft and concept.

[@aris1956]

As Socrates said……the more I know, the more I know that I don't know !

[@caitlinrl630]

I just used this for my homeschool. My eight and six year old thoroughly enjoyed and were able to follow this video. Thank you for helping us revel in this beautiful art!

[@danbev8542]

Another wonderful video! I’ve always been enthralled with Michelangelo’s works. I saw the Pieta at the New York Worlds Fair in 1966 - what an experience!

[@durhamgrigg3125]

Dear Manuel, I cannot thank you enough for your wonderful youtube about MichaelAngelo! You have such awesome knowledge and understanding, you have such an amazing and blessed talent for communicating that knowledge and thought so clearly and yet also so inspirationally! I am eager to watch Video 2 and to follow your future work! Once again, THANK YOU!

[@docbrown9664]

Great video as usual! Supposedly another reason the proportions of the David are strange is because it was originally comissioned as 1 of 12 sculptures (from different artists) that were supposed the line the roof of the Duomo. While the head, neck, and torso look really large and long at ground level, the extreme viewing angle when looking at it on the roof from the ground (about 250 feet or something close to that) it would look fairly normal and properly proportioned. If true, it shows how remarkable his skills and grasp of perspective and foreshortening were. A true master.

[@janiekcarney5482]

I enjoy just hearing your voice. It’s calm and soothing. Thank you.

[@samel-dalati5733]

Wonderful commentary and analysis. Congratulations. Really enjoyed and your english is so precise!

[@nickbartman3250]

Well researched, well presented with energy and passion. Thank you Manuel and much look forward to many hours of your great work into the future. Nick.

[@tonics7121]

So very excellent. I am so very glad to have any and all information available on this astounding creator.

[@patricksaville8672]

I stumbled on your channel from this video. I absolutely love Michelangelo. He’s my favorite historical figure. Can’t wait to watch more of your videos

[@Rjjgt888]

Waiting for the next part!

[@arthurostergard]

Outstanding clarity out of so much complexity!! Bravo!!

[@Qigate]

Manuel, your videos are wonderful. I enjoy each and every one and I learn more than I expect to learn. The videography is superb; the transitions are perfect. I look forward now to all of them to come.

[@yamil.343]

Your very eloquent sentences made me look at the sculptures in a different way. Thank you sir.

[@patoliterato]

Beautiful essay. I was lucky this year and could visit Rome for the first time. Oneself isn't the same after seeing Michelangelo, Raphael, or Caravaggio so closely

[@stargazeronesixseven]

OMG! This is such a Serendipity indeed! Such High Quality Presentation of Michelangelo & his Masterpieces! 🙏 Thank You So Much Manuel Bravo for the wondrous & educational tour! 🌷🌿🌍💜🕊

[@pablo_astorga]

Excellent synthesis of Michelangelo's work. Thank you.

[@user-sx4sf4bx9f]

I enjoyed your explanation, thank you very much

[@eleanorbesly9868]

Fascinating video. Really looking forward to Part 2!

[@mayherrera3097]

Congratulations for the documentary it was magnificent!

[@bartman898]

This is the best video on Michelangelo I have seen. Thx

[@Ammpa]

A REALLY excellent video. I love to learn, thank you for putting this together. Great job!

[@pedromonjardino3825]

Me gustan tanto tus vídeos que los veo siempre dos vezes, una en inglés e una en español, que me ayuda a practicar una lengua que me gusta muchísimo! Muchas gracias por tus vídeos magníficos!

[@doritaserra7079]

Hola Manuel!! Qué precioso trabajo!!! Con detalles técnicos pero sencillamente explicados para quienes no somos especialistas en el tema. Mil gracias. Saludos desde Argentina

[@mikeifyouplease]

Thank you so much! I have actually been to the Sistine Chapel when I was a little boy over 6 decades ago. And I walked right up to the Pieta and could have touched it, as there were no barriers or protections around it. But no one ever explained the paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel as well as you have in this video. I look forward to part two with great anticipation.

[@icarus5726]

Pietta is in St Peter's...not Sistene Chapel

[@mikeifyouplease]

@@icarus5726 __Thank you. You are correct. I had accidently comingled my childhood's two most impressionable experiences of Michelangelo's masterpieces in that one posting.

[@icarus5726]

@@mikeifyouplease fully understand I have just come back from Rome and the Sistene Chapel just blew me away...no videos or photos prepare you for it Absolutely stunning And my favourite artwork in the world the Pietta Michelangelo carved when he was 23. An absolute genius

[@ireneseib5081]

Thank you very much!! I have been to the Sistine Chapel 2-times - long wait, lots of people and unfriendly staff in the cathedral. With your video I could now belatedly enjoy the Sistine Chapel in peace. I look forward to more videos 🙂

[@gerardod.duranjr.8455]

This is a well thought out presentation, demanding close study. Thank-you very much.

[@obo7707]

Very informative and engaging. I get so much from these kinds of lectures. Thank you

[@chollypaderanga307]

Thank you, Manuel of your thorough explanations about these great work of arts of this genius painter, sculpture, philosopher... Michelangelo

[@vontemarquise4218]

You’ve moved me to tears with your explanations. I’ve always known him to be one of my favorite artist in history, amazed by his work but could never fully explain to those around me why he was so amazing. You’ve perfectly assembled the verbiage needed to do so. Absolutely breathtaking knowledge you’ve bestowed on us. God bless you. ❤ God bless you.

[@ManuelBravo]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@vontemarquise4218]

@@ManuelBravo most definitely. I astonished to see someone cares as much about or EVEN More than I do. Great to know 🧡

[@janiekcarney5482]

I love the polish marble and the way fabric seems to flow.

[@miketackabery7521]

Thank you Manuel. I always get something new from your work.

[@josephpestello1663]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@debaschmidt]

your explainers are awesome.. I always wait patiently for your next premiere to be surprised with the topics and places

[@lindabeaulieu6770]

Thank you. So informative. I can't wait for part 2.

[@siwi666]

Maestro! Superb examination and explication of Michaelangelo. Grazie.

[@JulieStiegemeyer]

Amazing video! You gave me tremendous insight into Michaelangelo and his art.

[@AdCreative-ik7dg]

Great video👌 Thanks for sharing

[@guidofoc7057]

Thanks for this insightful introduction to the genius of Michelangelo. I am from Rome and I have seen his masterpieces multiple times. My favorite of them all is the Sistine chapel, every time i visit it, even with all the crowd of tourists, it is a magical experience. The sheer power of the images and figures he was able to conceive is still there. Yes, I would say that his masterpieces are not beautiful, they are powerful, unforgettable, unique. Another Italian artist that to me was able to bring power to his masterpieces is Caravaggio, another genius. I love them both.

[@pichula.suizochileno]

Bravo!! Son geniales tus videos, gracias por tu aporte a la cultura! Saludos 🇨🇭 🇨🇱

[@alexgeller9711]

Phenomenal work on the show. Thank you very much for your hard work. Got bless you. Stay healthy.

[@marietwinter-verster7480]

Thank you Manuel. You are a great speaker/videographer and your text is so well researched . Bravo!

[@gcostagcosta]

Wow. Wonderful. You have so much passion, which translates in deep understanding. Thank you.

[@dmr8914]

It is mind blowing that a human brain, a human body, has the thoughts and skills to be able to manipulate and mould solid stone to make these stunning creations. Muscles, robes, skin, emotions, action... from solid stone. WOW!

[@MichaGruby]

Thank you! You are doing incredible job.

[@lukegregory2176]

When I was in Florence, the guide said the head and hands were larger so they could be more easily seen from the ground, as the statue was originally meant to sit atop of the duamo

[@zpxypatricia7898]

Beautiful video ,excelent explication , I love Michelangelo works,thanks for sharing.

[@ravikantsethi3115]

He is genious,master of his thoughts n his creation.His craft is unbeatable,amazing n matchless ,he is sculptures will never be superseded .

[@gr637]

More than a genius, a very hard worker.

[@reidcollins9387]

Excellent presentation! Thank you Manual for your profound insight into the methods and techniques of the incomparable Renaissance sculpturist and painter Michelangelo Buonarroti. Deo gratias

[@marilyncatling6866]

Extraordinarily informative and beautifully explained, my eternal thanks for your channel Manuel ❤️

[@marktucker7388]

Manuel !! Had to watch this! Always in depth & great perspective - bravo! 🎵👊🙏

[@teresahoff]

Wonderful wonderful exclamation I got to know him better than I ever did. Thank you. Good job.

[@Dancerfashionartista]

Thank You for a wonderful insightful video. Mil Gracias.

[@HengtimeConsult]

Great Narration, excellent structure. A really remakable and knowledgeable production. Well done!

[@aljovanbaarsen37]

Manuel this video like all your video’s is amazing in quality material and information. You are very complete but never too long.

[@HansNYC]

Manuel, thank you...Michelangelo Video 1 is intelligent, beautiful and amazingly informative. I really appreciate your skills as a teacher... this one a Master Class! Well done...and I am looking forward to the second video on Michelangelo (architecture).

[@williamf.buckleyjr3227]

Thank you so much. Very, very helpful!!

[@yaseenmohd39]

Fantastic explanation, Mr. Bravo! Michelangelo era revisited. 👌

[@jean-philippemetras361]

beautiful work

[@talktochu]

I enjoyed this video very much. Thank you.

[@dannydelray8546]

Excellent, Informative and Interesting content for people who think, have questions, and need answers. Thanks very well presented. I'll be back for the follow up videos.

[@iggyzorro2406]

very enlightening and beautiful. thank you.

[@buffmf]

Another excellent video. I enjoy your work very much Mr. Bravo!

[@andynz7]

Bravo! This is such~ a good overview of some of Michaelangelo's most famous works.

[@ritabiro5105]

Thanks l enyojed your guiding about michelaangelos work.I happened to see long time ago this marveglious everlasting work in Italy.

[@euamoflash]

Loved it

[@larryreilly7]

This is AWESOME! So glad I found it.

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Your videos are so enjoyable and informative that I must thank you and give you kudos.

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Fascinating, Manuel! And well presented. ¡Excelente!!!

[@tonics7121]

Thank you so very much.

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Manuel. You are awesome. You teach so much and I am grateful Sir. THANK YOU. Following you and sharing you all over the place :)

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so well done...thanks

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Outstanding video. Thanks for this. 😊🇵🇭

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Excellent presentation, thank you so very much

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Man, thank you for the videos🙏

[@mathieud4770]

Awesome videos. I moved to Rome a few months ago and just discovered your channel, this is how lucky I am

[@robertwalker951]

Truly breathtaking. Work

[@cglphotographyni4826]

Thank you for your knowledge. I am a tour director conducting European Tours and this is a wealth of information.

[@gstrummer]

Great job. Thank you.

[@sidilicious11]

As a little kid taking weekend art classes at the Milwaukee Art Museum I stood in front of a lovely life size reproduction of the Pieta many, many times. It’s a true wonderful wonder.

[@harishwala5882]

Hello from India 🇮🇳, Congrats

[@SKF358]

Well done analysis and video. The Pieta is my favorite.

[@yoshipham1941]

Hello Manuel Bravo, Excellence work, and excellence explanation to all the details...

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Thank you.

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Thank you Manuel, amazing work 🤩🤩🤩

[@shulahamilton9025]

thanks for the interpretations!