Michelangelo & The Sistine Chapel for Kids, Teachers and Parents

This school-friendly video was created to teach children about Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel ceiling paintings. Instructions for creating an upside down drawing at the end of the video. Key moments: 0:00 Introduction to Michelangelo 0:16 Michelangelo's life 0:35 A true Renaissance artist 0:56 Ceiling painting at The Sistine Chapel 1:17 A challenge from Pope Julius II 2:21 How he painted the ceiling 3:57 Visiting The Sistine Chapel 4:15 Make your own Michelangelo-inspired art