Michelangelo 3D Art Cube | Renaissance Art History Activity | Famous Works Study
 
This hands-on Michelangelo 3D cube introduces students to one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance through his most famous works. Students color, cut, and assemble the cube while learning key art history facts and exploring Michelangelo’s sculptures and Sistine Chapel frescoes in a classroom-appropriate format.
 
What’s Included: 
1 printable 3D cube template featuring six panels
High-quality images of Michelangelo’s famous works:
Pietà
David (with appropriate fig leaf added)
Moses
The Delphic Sibyl (Sistine Chapel)
The Creation of Adam (Finger of God – focused on hands and arms, with appropriate fig leaf)
Michelangelo’s self-portrait
One panel with artist quick facts (life, medium, Renaissance context)
Clear student directions for coloring, cutting, folding, and assembling
Black-and-white format for easy printing and student coloring
Includes color version of the work that's included for reference
Why You’ll Love It:
Presents Michelangelo’s work in a classroom-appropriate way
Reinforces art history recognition through hands-on learning
Encourages close observation of sculpture, fresco detail, and anatomy
Supports fine motor skills and spatial reasoning with 3D construction
Ideal for Renaissance units, classical education settings, homeschool, etc.