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Comparing Donatello's David And Goliath

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What is the driving force behind an Artists creation? Some of the ideas come from history, part of ritual or cultural or even for education purpose that uses visual aspect without any words. The Renaissance period, which means rebirth, area of interest is the ancient Greek and Roman culture. The biblical story David and Goliath serves as an inspiration for many of the artists. The story informs people about strength, courage and faith in the Lord can win against all odds. Andrea Del Verrocchio, Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi, and Michelangelo Buonarotti, are three artists that created the David sculpture over sixty years apart. There are many different interpretations regarding the significance behind three different David sculptures. Even though the David sculptures have the same religious …show more content…

Donatello created imposing, impressive figures using unique and extraordinary skills. His technique is a combination of background in goldsmith and an “innovative knowledge of perception, which allows creation of figures to occupied measurable space” ("Donatello Biography"). In 1443, Donatello created a five foot tall, bronze sculpture that represents triumph over brutality and irrationality named David. Donatello’s David was a hero after the conquest. He is triumphant, proud and victories standing, like a warrior, with the sword in right hand. There is a slight feminine nature approach which is presented by the erotic gesture and the inward bent left arm. Donatello’s David is pubescent, wearing sandals and a soldier’s hamlet with long curly hair. There is an arrogant cockiness appearance with Donatello’s David standing on top of the slayed head Goliath. The face of David is looking directly at the viewer which suggests the demand for attention. The hip of David is titled towards the right in contrast to Michelangelo’s

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