Art Michelangelo and Me Michelangelo, Term Paper

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" understand it quite well, your highness, as the classical form is one that most pleases me."

You must study him well and long before you begin this piece, I think." agree, my lady, I agree."

Please, I want this statue to captivate from all angles. I do not need to tell you, I know, of the lighting in my garden, you will no doubt take that into consideration. In shadow and sun, I want this piece to mesmerize and delight, but never to appear dark or foreboding. Can you do that?"

Of course, my lady." give you full reign with the medium. I know that you will see in it what others cannot, and bring it out of the cold, unwilling stone. If you see my husband unfinished, so be it. I simply want you to capture him, as well as your own vision for perfection."

That pleases me, your highness."

Finally, I want a pedestal of some sort, so that my husband's head is visible to the street, commanding, but not too overbearing. It is imperative that my husband appear larger than life, but you capture his deep inner feelings, as I have said. I want this to be the perfect, ultimate, and total memorial to my husband and his reign, long after he has left this earth.

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I want people to remember him, and make him synonymous with you and your perfection. It is a difficult task, I know, but I feel you, if anyone, can carry it off." understand, my lady. You will be available for consultation?"

Then you will do it? Of course, I will be at your command."

Of course, my lady, but it will not be a quick task. I must get to know your husband, and I must see the location where you envision this piece. I must view the marble, and see if it meets my needs - if it speaks to me. If not, I will travel to the quarries, and seek the piece we need myself. Tell me, is there anything else you would envision for this work?"

Yes, I think my husband would enjoy seeing our children frolicking at his feet. Can you do this?"

Deep sigh. "Yes my lady, I can do this, but realize, this will only add time and money to your work."

As I mentioned, money is no object. Time is no object. I only wish for you to create a thing of perfection that will last the test of time." will do my best."

Then begin at once.".....

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