Why do you think artists often choose a symbolic approach to their artwork?

Well i might get reported for putting this out here buutt why do we all have to bow down to a greater being? yes i accept that there is someone higher that keeps most people going but for me its like something to throw to keep one in their what is the purpose of a religion and why do they always throw that if one dosent obide by the lord he will shun them?

Answer the following question in 3-4 sentences. what is the above image of? why was it created

What did michealangelo do when hired by the church to paint the sistine chapel ?