Mercy College Michelangelos David Art History Discussion
I’m studying for my Writing class and need an explanation.
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 Michelangelo’s 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 Michelangelo’s David culturally significant? What does its subject
matter, theme or style tell us about the High Renaissance culture that
produced it?