Due April 16th- Email to me with your class in the heading (HIS 112) to submit

Your final paper can be on any topic you found interesting within this class. I recommend choosing a specific topic. For instance, rather than the whole Revolution, you would try focusing on how Washington overcame seemingly impossible odds. The guidelines are as follows: {My Topic: The Renaissance, and the effect that Michelangelo and his paintings had on the Renaissance.}

1) Paper should be 5 pages, double spaced. Include your name and class in the heading.

2) Include at least 5 sources in a works cited page (works cited does not count towards the total pages)

3) I am looking for clear grammar (use spellcheck!), accurate information, reliable sources (often these end in .edu or .org) and proper paper structure (introduction with a thesis, body paragraphs, conclusion).

4) This is a research paper so avoid putting your opinion within it and using “my” “me” etc.

5) If you are unfamiliar with a thesis statement, it is what you are proving in your paper. It is always the last sentence of your introduction paragraph. For instance:

“Washington was able to lead the Americans to victory against insurmountable odds due to his military acumen and knack for knowing when to avoid leading his troops into battle.”

THIS IS MY DISSCUSSION BOARD I DID WEEK 1. BUILD UPON THIS TO THE CRITERIA OF THE RESEARCH PAPER.

During the Renaissance, four artists towered over all and help define an area as to what true art is. Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo are the trail blazers of the Renaissance. Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, commonly known as Michelangelo created one of the most infamous paintings of all time, “The Creation of Adam”. The Creation of Adam was so important to the Renaissance because it summarized the triumph of disegno over the lesser art of colorito. This magnificent body of work (composed fresco) took four years to complete. Completing this painting was so physically taxing, that it permanently damaged Michelangelo’s eyesight! The painting currently resides in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums, located inside the Vatican City. Creation of Adam is a famous religious moment in the teachings of Christianity. The right arm of God is outstretched to touch the left arm of Adam extended in a pose mirroring God’s, reminding that man is created in the image and likeness of God. God’s imminent touch to Adam would breathe life into him and ultimately will give life to all mankind. It is, therefore, the birth of humans. This religious masterpiece has been more than influential even in today’s day and age. Countless shows, video games, movies, books, memes etc have adapted their own connotation as to what the pictures means or how they would want to use it. One of my favorite movies “Tenacious D and the pick of Destiny” use the picture. The two main characters replace Adam and God, as they embark on a quest of rock and roll epic portions.