The Sistine Chapel Vs Michelangelo

It’s the Renaissance - and no, not the iconic Beyonce album. Join us as we dive into the Sistine Chapel, a masterpiece that Michelangelo absolutely hated creating. We'll explore the iconic paintings and the juicy gossip behind their creation.Learn about the hidden, petty portraits Michelangelo snuck into his work and the wild drama that unfolded while he was painting them.Whether you're an art history buff or just love a good story, this episode is a fun and irreverent look at one of the world's most famous artworks.ReferencesMichelangelo (Wikipedia)Wikipedia contributors. (n.d.). Michelangelo. Wikipedia. Retrieved August 5, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MichelangeloRenaissance (Wikipedia)Wikipedia contributors. (n.d.). Renaissance. Wikipedia. Retrieved August 5, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RenaissanceSistine Chapel (Wikipedia)Wikipedia contributors. (n.d.). Sistine Chapel. Wikipedia. Retrieved August 5, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sistine_ChapelSistine Chapel ceiling (Wikipedia)Wikipedia contributors. (n.d.). Sistine Chapel ceiling. Wikipedia. Retrieved August 5, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sistine_Chapel_ceilingSmarthistory – Ceiling of the Sistine ChapelZappella, C. (n.d.). Michelangelo, Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Smarthistory. Retrieved August 5, 2025, from https://smarthistory.org/michelangelo-ceiling-of-the-sistine-chapel/Through Eternity – 10 Things About the Sistine ChapelThrough Eternity Tours. (2025, April 28). 10 things about the Sistine Chapel. Through Eternity. Retrieved August 5, 2025, from https://www.througheternity.com/en/blog/history/10-things-about-the-sistine-chapel.htmlThe Creation of Adam (Wikipedia)Wikipedia contributors. (n.d.). The Creation of Adam. Wikipedia. Retrieved August 5, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Creation_of_AdamSmarthistory – Michelangelo, Last JudgmentCamara, E. (n.d.). Michelangelo, Last Judgment, Sistine Chapel. Smarthistory. Retrieved August 5, 2025, from https://smarthistory.org/michelangelo-last-judgment/National Galleries – FrescoNational Galleries of Scotland. (n.d.). Fresco. Retrieved August 5, 2025, from https://www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artists/glossary-terms/frescoTeravarna – Michelangelo Hated Painting the Sistine Chapel CeilingTeravarna. (n.d.). Did Michelangelo hate painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling? Retrieved August 5, 2025, from https://www.teravarna.com/post/michelangelo-hated-painting-the-sistine-chapel-ceilingThrough Eternity – Nudity and Controversy in the Sistine Chapel(Still retrieving this one—would you like me to continue and get the APA citation for this last source as well?)