Decoding Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Ceiling
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Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
While most people appreciate Michelangelo's Sistine chapel ceiling for its beauty, the ceiling is also one of the most complex iconographic programs of the Renaissance. Join Dr. Rocky for this webinar as he examines the complex symbolism and hidden meanings of the paintings of the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
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