THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY The age of Renaissance (1300’s-1600’s) was the time line that the dramatized Michelangelo’s artist lifestyle. The Renaissance was begun by the humanist, scholars who studied Greek and Roman literature during medieval times. Their belief was that Classical societies were far more advanced in science, philosophy, art, and literature. Therefore, they felt it was their duty was to gather this information in order to modernize Europe. The most influential …showed first 75 words of 818 total…

…showed last 75 words of 818 total…film was well directed and kept my attention through the emotional acting of Charlton Heston. His depiction of the suffering of Michelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel, gave me a stronger since of appreciation for Renaissance artwork. I would recommend this film to anyone who has a lack of appreciation for art or is ignorant to the work of Michelangelo. This film not only held an educational value, it also intrigued the imagination into art appreciation .