Chapter 1308: Michelangelo's sculpture
There are so many artworks on display in the Louvre, as many as more than 400,000 pieces. It is basically an impossible task to appreciate all of these artworks, except for living in Paris in extraordinary years.
Ye Tian and the others have limited time in Europe and Paris, and it is even more impossible to appreciate all the artworks displayed in this museum.
They can only choose the most important and representative works of art from them, and enjoy them.
After entering the Louvre, Ye Tian and the others chose the first area to visit, the famous Michelangelo Corridor.
Just like outside, Ye Tian once again assumed the role of an instructor. As soon as he walked into the Michelangelo corridor, he began to explain to Betty and Anderson.
"My dear, here is the famous Michelangelo Corridor, where a large number of sculptures from the history of Western art are on display, many of which are priceless treasures with extremely high artistic value.
The reason why it is called the Michelangelo Corridor is that there are two famous sculptures of Michelangelo's slaves, "The Bound Slave" and "The Dying Slave".
Except for the two slave sculptures, all other known Michelangelo sculptures are in Italy. These two slave statues are also the most famous sculptures in the Michelangelo corridor.
In addition, there are also famous sculptures such as "Pusisa and Eros Canova", "Laocoon", "Louis XIV Horseman", "Wrestling", "Prisoner of War" and other famous sculptures.
Two sculptures that rank among the Louvre’s Three Treasures, also known as the Three Treasures of the World, "The Statue of the Victory of Samothrace" and "Venus de Milo" are not in this corridor.
The statue of Goddess of Victory is in the stairwell from the first floor to the second floor of Denon Hall, and the statue of Venus with Broken Arm is in the Greek Sculpture Hall in front. These two sculptures are definitely not to be missed, we will see them later! "
While they were talking, Ye Tian and the others had come to Michelangelo's two sculptures, "Bound Slave" and "Dying Slave", and began to appreciate these two shocking sculptures.
The two slave sculptures are placed very close together, standing in the middle of the corridor, one behind the other, and the distance between them is only two or three meters.
The first thing Ye Tian admired was "The Bound Slave". This sculpture is more external.
"The Bound Slave" is a marble sculpture created by Michelangelo in 1516. It is 215 centimeters high, vigorous and bold. It is one of the most outstanding works of Renaissance sculpture art.
Michelangelo used marble to shape a robust slave tied to a stone pillar, and used his superb sculptural skills to portray an unyielding spirit of resistance.
The young slave in the sculpture is as strong as a bull, his body twisted strongly in a spiral shape, as if struggling to break free from the rope.
Although his arms were tied back, the muscles of his body were tight, which made people feel that there was an extremely powerful resistance.
In contrast, the rope tied to him appeared so fragile and weak, as if it had only become an ornament.
The tied head of the young slave always tried to stay high, his lips closed tightly, his eyes widened, and his eyes showed the anger of resistance and the unyielding will.
After enjoying a quiet moment, Ye Tian began to explain the sculpture to Betty and the others.
"Betty, Anderson, look at the appearance of this slave sculpture. The author didn't make it meticulously. The appearance is rough, and the knife marks are clearly visible.
This was deliberately done by Michelangelo. These rough knife marks are like the marks left by the slave's suffering, and it highlights the slave's unyielding spirit of resistance.
In this sculpture, Michelangelo used a carving knife to show that it is not so much a slave as it is the noble virtue of all mankind to resist tyranny and fight for freedom.
From the perspective of artistic expression, Michelangelo gave this sculpture a huge internal tension, which is mainly reflected in the unity of human movement and balance,..."
While explaining, Ye Tian also secretly turned on perspective, and thoroughly looked through the tall sculpture in front of him.
Wherever the line of sight goes, all the details inside and outside of this outstanding Michelangelo work are clearly presented in Ye Tian's eyes, without any omission!
Ye Tian didn't find any secrets in this great sculpture. There were no hidden organs or any information related to the treasure.
However, this sculpture itself is a treasure, a treasure of sculpture art!
Through this sculpture and the different shades of carved knives on the young slaves, Ye Tian seemed to see that Michelangelo was holding a carved knives, standing in front of a piece of initially human-shaped marble, meditating!
Whenever he thought of something, he would smile with relief, and then raise a carving knife or other carving tools, leaving a few marks on the marble in front of him, turning the idea of genius into reality.
Between the ups and downs of the knife, "The Bound Slave" took shape and appeared in front of Michelangelo and also in front of Ye Tian.
Under perspective, Ye Tian not only saw the whole process of the birth of this sculpture, but also saw Michelangelo's extraordinary talents, which is breathtaking!
After looking through the sculpture thoroughly, Ye Tian retracted his sight and ended the perspective.
At the same time, his professional and accurate explanation also ended.
Next, the group of them stood quietly in front of this sculpture and carefully admired this great sculpture. Everyone was shocked and ecstatic!
About three or four minutes later, Betty and the others woke up.
Immediately afterwards, there was a sound of exclamation on the scene.
"Wow! This sculpture is really shocking. Standing here, I seem to be able to feel the anger and unyielding will in the slave's heart!"
"This is Michelangelo! I finally saw him. He not only possesses astounding artistic talents, but also has fiery passion, and he deserves the reputation of the three great masters after the Renaissance!"
The amazed people included not only Betty and Anderson, but also some other visitors.
In the process of admiring this great sculpture, they were also listening to Ye Tian's professional explanation. They were all fascinated by them, and they didn't leave it at all!
The person who explained on the spot is one of the world's top antique art appraisal experts. He has a sharp vision, but he is famous and everyone knows!
And this guy is still an all-rounder in the field of antique art, as if he doesn't understand it!
Whoever is willing to miss such a god-given opportunity will certainly not leave easily!
Ye Tian didn't care about these visitors who listened to their explanations for free, as long as they didn't hinder his and Betty's tour schedule or threaten everyone's safety.
After appreciating "The Bound Slave", everyone took two steps forward and came to "The Dying Slave" and began to appreciate this outstanding work by Michelangelo!
"The Dying Slave" was created in 1513 and is 229 cm high. It is one of the paired statues created by Michelangelo for the tomb of Pope Julie II in Rome.
Another sculpture is "The Bound Slave" that Ye Tian and the others just admired.
"The Dying Slave" portrays a young slave with a good-looking, well-proportioned, sturdy body and exhausted. His left hand is resting on the back of his head and his right hand is gently placed on his chest.
There is a rope on the chest of the young slave, symbolizing the imprisoned violence and dictatorship. The muscles of the whole body are stretched and relaxed, and it seems that a soul enters the kingdom of heaven and is liberated.
And this is where Michelangelo hoped for liberation.
Under Michelangelo’s knife ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ the struggling force made the young slave's legs cling to his legs, his arms clinging to the body and head, there was no gap between the limbs and the torso, and the statue formed a whole Piece.
From this figure statue, people can not only see the brilliant carving art, but also the artistic thought of Michelangelo.
With his own carving knife, he showed human beings' introspection of pain, desperate will to act, and the suffering of being trapped by unrealized ideals.
After enjoying the sculpture quietly for a while, Ye Tianqinglang's voice came out again, and it reached every visitor around the statue.
"The statue of "Dying Slave" does not seem to reflect a young slave, but a brave fighter. On this statue, the dignity of human beings is perfectly embodied.
When creating this statue, Michelangelo had been forced to serve the pope and city rulers. As an artist with a humanistic mind, he could only fight with his own knife.
This is the common experience of artists in the Renaissance. Their spiritual space is suffocated. They can only vent their dissatisfaction with the ruler and seek spiritual liberation in relatively free artistic creation..."
