Monday, October 6, 2014

Adventures from the Book of Virtues - Diligence

Michelangelo learned the value of diligence.

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Resource: cartoon
Running Time: 23:44

Time: 1500s
Place: Italy

Summary:
Adventures from the book of virtues is a cartoon about Zack and Annie, two children who run afoul of many morality issues in their lives.  In this episode Zack wants to become a photographer, but must be diligent to learn how.  The children's animal friends share with them two stories that illustrate the virtue of diligence.  The first story is a morality tale about a pig who goes on a journey.  The second tale is about Michelangelo.  In two parts the story is told first of Michelangelo's  good relationship with Lorenzo de Medici and his poor relationship with Lorenzo's heir. Then the story shifts to the Sistine Chapel.  How Michelangelo, who was a sculptor, took on the enormous painting job.  He diligently worked for four years.   The actual history story is only about 10 minutes.  The entire series is available from the producers on YouTube.

Potentially Objectionable Content:
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