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Humanities II
Michelangelo vs. Bernini
Before beginning to compare and contrast the great statues of David, as created by Michelangelo and Bernini, one must first examine the origin of the biblical figure. ... Michelangelo was commissioned to create the statue of David in 1501 during the Italian Renaissance. (Michelangelo’s…) The Florence City Council requested the statue after the liberation of Florence from the Medici family and it was to be a symbol of freedom, strength and courage. Cardinal Scipione Borghese commissioned Bernini’s statue in 1623 for religious purposes during the Baroque period. ...
Both Bernini’s and Michelangelo’s depictions of David show him poised, ready for battle with Goliath. ... Michelangelo created his David, as he did all his carvings, by attempting to free the human body that was encased in marble. (Michelangelo’s…) His work indicated a great knowledge and appreciation of the human form and anatomy. ... ( Parmiani…) Michelangelo’s David towers over the average man, standing nude with no reference to the harp or armor that lay at the feet of Bernini’s sculpture. Bernini created his David in his own likeness,
having his patron hold a mirror to his face as he sculpted. ... )
Michelangelo’s strong political convictions and social purposes shone through in the statue that was commissioned by the Florence City Council. Michelangelo created this sculpture shortly after the liberation of his people from the Medici dynasty. ... (Parmiani…) Michelangelo wanted his sculpture to stand before the Palazzo Vecchio, as a model of heroic courage and to send a message of strength and valor to the Florentines.
Approximate Word count = 1209
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