Donatello, a renaissance man What was the renaissance?
The renaissance was a time period when art science and other things flourished. The renaissance itself means rebirth. It was a time when forms of art were becoming more prominent following a time of plague and death. The renaissance inspired and produced a multitude of many great and famous artists such and Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Donatello, Shakespeare and more. These important artists produced some of the most influential art of the time period as well as today. Their work has set the standard for art for centuries.
Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi born 1386 died December 13, 1466 better known as Donatello was one of the most important renaissance sculptor …show more content…
David is two different pieces, the first one was an early work in marble of a clothed figure and the seconf a far more famous bronze figure that is nude between its helmet and boots, it dates to the 1430s or later. Donatello was commissioned in his early twenties to make the first David to top a cathedral in Florence. It was made of marble and was taken down soon after it was put up as it was deemed too small to be visible from the ground. The second David, made of bronze was famous as the first unsupported standing work of bronze cast during the Renaissance, and the first freestanding nude male sculpture made since antiquity. It was much more famous than his original work and is far more appreciated …show more content…
It is commonly known as the statue of the prophet Habakkuk because people of that time believed it depicted the biblical figure. It is most commonly known for Donatello’s trademark skill of adding realism and dramatic effect to his statues. The “Zuccone” is said to be a great example of his skills in this style. The most impressive part about marble statues like this at the time was the realism Donatello uses in his sculptures was not commonly found in other commissions. This made Donatello’s work very unique in its craftsmanship. This sculpture has gained renewed popularity as it bears a resemblance to the fictional character Lord voldemort. This statue was also known as Donatello’s favorite work and is also considered one of the most Important Sculptures of its
The renaissance was a time period when art science and other things flourished. The renaissance itself means rebirth. It was a time when forms of art were becoming more prominent following a time of plague and death. The renaissance inspired and produced a multitude of many great and famous artists such and Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Donatello, Shakespeare and more. These important artists produced some of the most influential art of the time period as well as today. Their work has set the standard for art for centuries.
Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi born 1386 died December 13, 1466 better known as Donatello was one of the most important renaissance sculptor …show more content…
David is two different pieces, the first one was an early work in marble of a clothed figure and the seconf a far more famous bronze figure that is nude between its helmet and boots, it dates to the 1430s or later. Donatello was commissioned in his early twenties to make the first David to top a cathedral in Florence. It was made of marble and was taken down soon after it was put up as it was deemed too small to be visible from the ground. The second David, made of bronze was famous as the first unsupported standing work of bronze cast during the Renaissance, and the first freestanding nude male sculpture made since antiquity. It was much more famous than his original work and is far more appreciated …show more content…
It is commonly known as the statue of the prophet Habakkuk because people of that time believed it depicted the biblical figure. It is most commonly known for Donatello’s trademark skill of adding realism and dramatic effect to his statues. The “Zuccone” is said to be a great example of his skills in this style. The most impressive part about marble statues like this at the time was the realism Donatello uses in his sculptures was not commonly found in other commissions. This made Donatello’s work very unique in its craftsmanship. This sculpture has gained renewed popularity as it bears a resemblance to the fictional character Lord voldemort. This statue was also known as Donatello’s favorite work and is also considered one of the most Important Sculptures of its