Mercy College Michelangelos David Art History Discussion
Question Description
Instructions
Michelangelo’s David (1501-1504)
Marble, 17′ (total, including base)
(14’3″ statue alone)
Donatello’s David (1440-1460)
Bronze, 5′ 2 1/4″
Michelangelo’s David was inspired by Donatello’s Early Renaissance David.
Answer one of the following questions:
(1) What makes Michelangelos David stylistically significant?
What stylistic characteristics of the High Renaissance are exemplified in
this artwork?
What stylistic influences can you identify?
OR
(2) Why is Michelangelos David culturally significant? What does its subject
matter, theme or style tell us about the High Renaissance culture that
produced it?
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