Renaissance - Michelangelo - David Flashcards
1
Q
Who commissioned it?
A
Florence cathedral
2
Q
Where is it located?
A
Galleria dell’accademia
3
Q
When was it made?
A
1501 - 1504
4
Q
How big it is?
A
4 meters tall
5
Q
What is it made out of?
A
White marble
6
Q
What is the subject matter?
A
Story of David and Goliath
Symbolic to Florence
Florence is fighting for freedom from France
7
Q
What is the composition?
A
Standing on tree stump
Rectangular composition
Negative space between legs
Negative space between torso and right arm
Left hand holding weapon
Right hand down by side with fingers leaning on his right thigh - stability
8
Q
How did he treat the human figure?
A
Incorrect proportion - supposed to be in a niche Hands, feet, head too big Contrapposto position Head slightly to the left Frowning as he awaits Goliath Weight on right leg, left foot slightly raised Muscular Powerful hands Pent up energy Powerful, young man
