Who is the famous artist Donatello?

Donatello, original name in full Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi, (born c. 1386, Florence [Italy]—died December 13, 1466, Florence), master of sculpture in both marble and bronze, one of the greatest of all Italian Renaissance artists.

What type of art was Donatello famous for?

Renaissance
Italian RenaissanceGothic art
Donatello/Periods

What sculpture is Donatello best known for?

bronze David
Donatello’s bronze David, now in the Bargello museum, is his most famous work, and the first known free-standing nude statue produced since antiquity.

What did Donatello’s David make Renaissance art?

The statue demonstrates classical influence, as the first freestanding nude male sculpture created since antiquity, and Donatello’s own ingenious skill in casting the first unsupported standing work in bronze during the Renaissance.

Who made David statue?

MichelangeloDavid of Michelangelo / Artist

How did Donatello change the world?

Donatello is considered one of the greatest sculptors of all time and the father of modern sculpture. He lead and inspired other artists to try different sculpting techniques and explore other branches of art, instead of the gothic style that was used most commonly.

Why does Donatello portrayed David like a girl?

Donatello modeled the heads of many of his sculptures and statues from Roman busts, and art historians now generally believe that David’s was based on Antinous, Emperor Hadrian’s gay lover. Appraising the sculpture today, one gets the impression that there is a bond beyond violence between the victorious and conquered.

Who is the artist of David?

Who carved David?

artist Michelangelo
David, marble sculpture executed from 1501 to 1504 by the Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo. The statue was commissioned for one of the buttresses of the cathedral of Florence and was carved from a block of marble that had been partially blocked out by other sculptors and left outdoors.