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16th century art was best defined by three of the most famous and talented artists the world has even seen: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. To this day, their work, such as the Mona Lisa, the Last Supper, and the interior of the Sistine Chapel, have inspired others in several different ways. Other artists of that time practiced and studied their techniques of painting and sculpting.

Today, feature films, books, and television shows have been created based on these artists. Growing up, almost every kid watched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which were named Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael. Other movies have been based on fictional portrayals of the Last Supper and the Mona Lisa, which still has people guessing about their true representation. Combining these old famous works into the modern era is both educational and captivating.

On father's day my family went out to lunch at the Cheesecake Factory, and even the interior of the restaurant had murals and paintings which sort of resembled Michelangelo's style. Even though these paintings are air brushed and not nearly as detailed as the Sistine Chapel, it still have the same effect and brings my attention up to the ceiling and walls. I think that the work of these three artists will always be remembered as remarkable and beautiful and will continue to inspire the way others portray their artwork.

blog #1

Art and religion are just as influential, controversial, and celebrated today as they used to be in the past. Both are very much relevant, but in different ways. Art centuries ago was a way of life and a journey to discover what a human was capable of making with his or her bare hands. Modern technology has altered the way we do certain things, but art is still true to itself and takes an inspiration, sense of creativity, and a passion to explore. In this era, art is a self expression influenced by artists in history who turned drawing, painting, and sculpting into a science.

Religion is still a way of life but has gained different perspectives through the centuries. I think that religion today is viewed as an upbringing and something that is more personal, rather than being preached and pushed upon others who might now agree. I personally have no religious affiliation, but that doesn't mean that I'm not interested in what others believe in or the way they choose to live their lives. I wish I could say that no one is looked down upon or shunned for having another point of view, but I doubt that to be true. The world has begun to accept different beliefs, although certain countries might need more time than others. Movies that are made based on religion, especially Christianity, have really had an affect on people. Two prime examples would be The Passion of the Christ and The Da Vinci Code. Both underwent some scrutiny but ultimately won over viewers, bringing in millions of dollars in sales. Even if some things were fiction, they shed a new light on religion that many weren't aware about or understood.

Although times have changed, art and religion have only gotten a modern make-over, with new ideas and beliefs. They have greatly impacted our lifestyles and brought much discussion and insight into two very important topics.