'The Sistine Ceiling' by Michelangelo (Part 1): The Design

Explore the first episode of the four-part series on the Sistine Chapel ceiling, painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512. This episode introduces the overall design of the vast 12,000-square-foot ceiling, explaining how Michelangelo structured its complex visual program. It also explores the main narrative scenes, his learning process while working in fresco, and the integration of figures such as the Ignudi, Old Testament episodes, and lunettes that frame the composition.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
1:55 The Design
2:43 Main Scenes
5:31 A Learning Curve
7:22 Ignudi
8:17 Old Testament
9:49 Lunettes
10:37 Conclusion