tbone
Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo to repaint the ceiling in 1508. The original ceiling showed gold stars on a blue sky.
Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo's contribution
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Michelangelo used bright colors to paint the chapel ceiling, so that the pictures would be easily visible from the floor.