Donatello

Jade Chen

Euro History 10A

The Artist

Italian sculptor

ca.1386, Florence

Early Renaissance

Bronze/Marble Sculpture

Works

Davidca. 1430Bronze

First free-standing statue

Adolescent David

Exceptionally detailed carving of genitals

Feast of Herod1427

Bronze

Less obvious background

Deep carvings

St. George and the Dragon1416

Bronze

Distinct linear perspective

Scene pops out, more realistic

Shallow carvings

St. John on Patmos1428-1443

Polychrome Stucco

Color added

Distinct contrast between light/dark

Equestrian Statue of Gattamelata1447-1450

Bronze

Weapon in hand

Battle armor

Not Holy Roman Emperor

Conclusion

Greatest sculptor of Early Renaissance

Influence on artists/public

Creation/innovation Modern world

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