Did Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel subversive by rooting the iconic image of the hand of God giving life to Adam within the human brain? If so, Michelangelo was a very, very clever fellow! Let the viewer decide.
Consider this: If this is truly a subversive act by Michelangelo then the iconic interpretation of the painting as “God gives life to Adam” then becomes “Adam gives life to God.” Intriguing, considering the fact that Michelangelo painted this image on the ceiling of one of the most powerful churches during a time when the church was at its most powerful. Intriguing, if not extremely dangerous.
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