I think Adam’s rather limp aspect is interpreted by some as Michelangelo depicting the moment before God completes his creation, shown by their fingers not yet quite touching (though I suppose others will see it as his innocence a moment after creation, with the fingers moving apart). Either way, that little air gap seems very significant!
I’m a big fan of the film, “The Agony and the Ecstasy,” about the painting of the ceiling. With Charlton Heston as Michelangelo, it inevitably draws some snark, but I think it strives to portray the power of art, not as something nice or pretty, but as an irresistible, merciless imperative.
I'm not disagreeing with any kinds of interpretations, for me, however, the free will part stands out.
Since you mention that movie, I absolutely love it; sadly, they don't make that kind of movies anymore (last weekend, I suffered through the 2023 Napoleon crap).
I think Adam’s rather limp aspect is interpreted by some as Michelangelo depicting the moment before God completes his creation, shown by their fingers not yet quite touching (though I suppose others will see it as his innocence a moment after creation, with the fingers moving apart). Either way, that little air gap seems very significant!
I’m a big fan of the film, “The Agony and the Ecstasy,” about the painting of the ceiling. With Charlton Heston as Michelangelo, it inevitably draws some snark, but I think it strives to portray the power of art, not as something nice or pretty, but as an irresistible, merciless imperative.
I'm not disagreeing with any kinds of interpretations, for me, however, the free will part stands out.
Since you mention that movie, I absolutely love it; sadly, they don't make that kind of movies anymore (last weekend, I suffered through the 2023 Napoleon crap).
Sadly, no (non-cable) channels show good movies any more.
Bravo Bravo!