Donatello was a gifted sculptor who lived in the fifteenth century and had a great impact on not only the Italian Renaissance, but also on the future of art in general. He was an innovator in his time and his sphere of influence enveloped all those around him. Donatello was one of the most important fifteenth century masters whose bronze David is an enigma that is unlike Donatello's other works in its different style, and unknown time of origin. First, Donatello's talents and credentials will be discussed. Secondly, points about Donatello's classical style in the sculpting of David and other artists' thoughts about its classical style will be gone over. Next, the different thoughts on the time of David's creation will be discussed. Lastly, the main ideas will be summarized and brought to a conclusion.

Donatello has earned his place in history. Donatello was not only one of the most important artists in the fifteenth century, but also one of the "most brilliant and representative figures o

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