Last Judgment: The Chemistry of Blue

The video explores Michelangelo's fresco, The Last Judgment, located in the Sistine Chapel. It highlights the fresco's depiction of the second coming of Christ, the fate of humanity, and the recognizable saints. The historical context of the 16th-century schism in Christianity and the influence of Copernicus's heliocentric model are discussed. The video also delves into the use of ultramarine pigment, derived from Lapis Lazuli, and its significance in art. The video concludes with a prompt to subscribe for more art history content.

Explain the historical context of The Last Judgment and its relation to the schism in Christianity during the 16th century.

What role does the color ultramarine play in the painting, and how was it produced?