Michelangelo is another recognizable famous artist in the world. His drawings are admired by so many people because of his amazing skills, details, and how he shows people’s emotions in either his painting or sculptures. One of Michelangelo’s most famous artworks is the ‘Sistine Chapel Ceiling’. This work shows the complicated details and vibrant colors he used inside the building and its ceiling. Also Michelangelo completed the ceiling and vault decoration in just 4 years. Lastly, his artworks still make people feel inspired and be in love with his works. Another of his masterpieces is the sculpture of ‘David’. It’s a marble sculpture of David, and it’s located in the ‘Accademia Gallery of Florence’. The sculpture is known as a symbol of strength and youthful beauty. It’s also known for its amazing and complicated details. ‘The Pieta’ is another of his famous sculptures that represent the Virgin Mary holding the dead body of Jesus in her lap. The Pieta is a very emotional sculpture because it shows people emotion. Lastly, ‘The Last Judgment’ is a fresco by the painter Michelangelo. It represents the Second Coming of Christ and the final and eternal judgment by God of all humanity. This painting is an interesting and inspiring artwork because it demonstrates Michelangelo’s impressive skills.
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Leslie Acosta, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
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Leslie Acosta, Staff Writer
Leslie Acosta is a junior at Hughson High school. She is 16 years old. She's from Turlock, California. In her free time she likes watching movies, playing soccer with her brother and listening to music. Her favorite sport to play is soccer. After High School, she plans on going to college and becoming a fashion designer. She also loves watching soccer games, and her favorite soccer player is Messi. She loves to travel to different parts of Mexico during the summer or the holidays.
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Kyle Young is a 16 year old junior in the Class of 2025. Kyle plays basketball for the HHS team. His hobbies include playing basketball, playing video games, and hanging out with his friends. His goals after highschool are to become a nurse.