Irving Stone's "The Agony and the Ecstasy"

ute a transcendence of time and place.
             Another creation that upholds the theme of Transcendence/Permanence is Michelangelo's work on the Sistine chapel. Upon the ceiling of the chapel, Adam is depicted stretching out with his graceful fingers nearly in reach of God's. Such outstanding grace is presented in these two arms held out to each other and leads one to transcend into this moment where man and God are so close. Likewise, Michelangelo boldly depicts Adam and Eve with confronting realness and worth. "He portrayed Adam and Eve not as tiny, timid, delicate creatures, but powerfully built, alert, handsome...taking temptation in calm accepting strength rather than weak stupidity. Here was a pair to breed the race of man...they were not frightened...this was the mother and father of man, created by God, and he, Michelangelo Buonarroti, brought them to life in noble mien a
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