Religious Studies- Christianity- Michelangelo's Creation of Adam. 3.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? Religious StudiesChristianityGCSEAQA Created by: Zuzu12Created on: 04-12-17 20:24 What does Michelangelo's 'Creation of Adam' focus the viewer's attention on? Humanity is dependant on God and humanity is made in the image of God. 1 of 9 Adam is shown as...? a perfect man, full of strength and potential 2 of 9 Why are Adam's fingers still bent? He is not fully alive yet. He is waiting for God's life to straighten them. 3 of 9 Why does Adam depend on God in this painting? Adam depends on God for his life. 4 of 9 God has white hair and beard, yet is muscular. What does this show? God is ancient, yet powerful. God is ancient, compared with humanity, which is new 5 of 9 What do Adam's and God's reaching hands represent? Longing for a close relationship between God and man. 6 of 9 How is God depicted as transcendent (beyond the created universe) God is carried by angels, which shows his majesty and greatness. 7 of 9 What is a controversial aspect of the painting? God and Adam are the same size: God and Adam are equal- not a Catholic teaching 8 of 9 Give another controversial aspect, linking it to Genesis 2. God made Adam out of dust, and brought him to life by breathing into his nostrils. 9 of 9
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