Different Styles Of Sculpting: Danatello And Michelangelo
DIFFERENT STYLES OF SCULPTING
What is sculpting? Sculpting is fashioning three-dimensional figures, busts or abstract pieces from stone, clay, wood, bronze or other material. For thousands of years man has been putting form into stone, wood, clay and metal. Many of these have survived over time and provided millions with great pleasure and historical reference. Two of the most popular sculptures that are recognized throughout the world are the statues of David. The subject that will be discussed in this paper is the two different styles of sculpting "David". The artists who did these are Danatello and Michelangelo. They were both well-respected Renaissance artists. These works are based on the biblical story of "David and Goliath", …show more content…
from the Old Testament.
Donatello created his "David" in 1434.
This sculpture was carved out of marble then cast into bronze. The size of Donatello's "David" in only five feet two and one forth inches tall. Danatello had a boy model help him resulting in the portrayal of David in his youth. Donatello's "David" has a shiny, sleek look and one could say they can see their reflection in it.
Michelangelo created his sculpture sixty-seven years later. He also carved his from marble but did not cast it into bronze. Michelangelo's "David" is thirteen feet five inches tall and portrayed to be the age of eighteen to twenty two. He sculpted his "David" in marble because that was the medium he preferred and perfected. Many tried to sculpt that particular stone but none succeeded.
In comparing and contrasting both pieces I have noticed that Donatello's "David" is more of a warrior and Michelangelo's does not have that warrior look but rather that of a shepherd boy. Michelangelo's has an extremely muscular abdomen and chest and it seems as though he is flexing his muscles. Donatello's on the other hand is quite opposite by being more relaxed. Michelangelo's looks as though he is sizing up his opponent. David's hands are out of proportion which makes it more Hellenistic where Donatello's is more
feminine.
Each "David" takes place at a different time in the story of David and Goliath. Michelangelo's is before the battle as previously stated regarding his facial expressions whereas Donatello's takes place at the end of the battle shown by David' foot resting on top of Goliath's head.
Both sculptures show a contra positive poses. Michelangelo shows this having David's left knee spring out which means his weight is on his right leg. That makes his hip slightly shifted to his right. His right shoulder leans back slightly and his left shoulder leans forward. Looking at Donatello's pose, his left knee also springs out indicating his weight is on the right leg. His hip as well is shifted to the right, but that makes his mid section look like he is pushing it forward. Donatello makes both shoulders set in back as if he's pushing out his chest.
Concluding, both pieces are very different. Both Michelangelo and Donatello had different views in depicting their "David". If I were to choose a favorite I would pick Michelangelo's because his unique carving skills create a more realistic body form with detailed fingernails and the numerous curves of the muscles and veins. Through these two great examples of Renaissance art one can see why both artists were well-respected sculptors.
What is sculpting? Sculpting is fashioning three-dimensional figures, busts or abstract pieces from stone, clay, wood, bronze or other material. For thousands of years man has been putting form into stone, wood, clay and metal. Many of these have survived over time and provided millions with great pleasure and historical reference. Two of the most popular sculptures that are recognized throughout the world are the statues of David. The subject that will be discussed in this paper is the two different styles of sculpting "David". The artists who did these are Danatello and Michelangelo. They were both well-respected Renaissance artists. These works are based on the biblical story of "David and Goliath", …show more content…
from the Old Testament.
Donatello created his "David" in 1434.
This sculpture was carved out of marble then cast into bronze. The size of Donatello's "David" in only five feet two and one forth inches tall. Danatello had a boy model help him resulting in the portrayal of David in his youth. Donatello's "David" has a shiny, sleek look and one could say they can see their reflection in it.
Michelangelo created his sculpture sixty-seven years later. He also carved his from marble but did not cast it into bronze. Michelangelo's "David" is thirteen feet five inches tall and portrayed to be the age of eighteen to twenty two. He sculpted his "David" in marble because that was the medium he preferred and perfected. Many tried to sculpt that particular stone but none succeeded.
In comparing and contrasting both pieces I have noticed that Donatello's "David" is more of a warrior and Michelangelo's does not have that warrior look but rather that of a shepherd boy. Michelangelo's has an extremely muscular abdomen and chest and it seems as though he is flexing his muscles. Donatello's on the other hand is quite opposite by being more relaxed. Michelangelo's looks as though he is sizing up his opponent. David's hands are out of proportion which makes it more Hellenistic where Donatello's is more
feminine.
Each "David" takes place at a different time in the story of David and Goliath. Michelangelo's is before the battle as previously stated regarding his facial expressions whereas Donatello's takes place at the end of the battle shown by David' foot resting on top of Goliath's head.
Both sculptures show a contra positive poses. Michelangelo shows this having David's left knee spring out which means his weight is on his right leg. That makes his hip slightly shifted to his right. His right shoulder leans back slightly and his left shoulder leans forward. Looking at Donatello's pose, his left knee also springs out indicating his weight is on the right leg. His hip as well is shifted to the right, but that makes his mid section look like he is pushing it forward. Donatello makes both shoulders set in back as if he's pushing out his chest.
Concluding, both pieces are very different. Both Michelangelo and Donatello had different views in depicting their "David". If I were to choose a favorite I would pick Michelangelo's because his unique carving skills create a more realistic body form with detailed fingernails and the numerous curves of the muscles and veins. Through these two great examples of Renaissance art one can see why both artists were well-respected sculptors.