Students may examine smaller pieces, such as the famous “Creation of Adam,” yet this iconic piece of the painting represents only a fraction of the Sistine Chapel’s grandeur. The Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo’s work played a big role in the Church’s push to revitalize the Catholic faith. In the 1500s, the Roman Catholic Church fought for influence against the Protestantism movement. VR Sends Students Back in Time to the Sistine ChapelĪlthough many people can easily list off the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo in conversation, most may not understand the true impact this artwork had on people of faith at the time.
When students were able to learn by experience, they truly grasp the significance behind art and storytelling both in the visual and performance arts. Villanova University found a way to avoid the proverbial conveyer belt by leveraging virtual reality. “You might be exposed to great professors and great lectures, but if you’re not in the right attitude, true understanding passes you like a conveyer belt.” “Learning starts with how you position yourself,” explains Luca Cottini, an assistant professor and coordinator of Italian studies at Villanova University. When today’s students learn about the past, they must radically change their understanding of culture to truly understand the impact art had on society.
Without the ability to read, research, and contextualize the world around them, the masses turned to art for personal fulfillment in a highly religious and spiritual culture.
#Iconical mark dyne series#
This article series explores the trends and use cases of how universities are utilizing VR and visualization to further explore research and public engagement opportunities in the humanities.įive hundred years ago, people relied on pictures and stories to learn about their faith. This is part 4 of a 5-part series on virtual reality in humanities.
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