What “preservation controversy” developed over the years relating to Michelangelo’s paintings in the Sistine Chapel? (1 point) Responses Michelangelo wanted to paint something other than Biblical scenes. Michelangelo wanted to paint something other than Biblical scenes. No one could see the works because the chapel was off limits to visitors. No one could see the works because the chapel was off limits to visitors. Too much sunlight on the chapel ceiling faded the paintings. Too much sunlight on the chapel ceiling faded the paintings. Well-meaning conservators actually damaged the works.

Answer 1

The "preservation controversy" that developed over the years relating to Michelangelo's paintings in the Sistine Chapel primarily revolves around the fact that well-meaning conservators actually damaged the works. In particular, restorations carried out in the 1990s and early 2000s sparked significant debate and controversy, as many art historians and critics felt that the cleaning methods used were too aggressive and resulted in the loss of some of the original details and colors of the frescoes.