Before and After
Everyone knows the biblical story of David and Goliath; how the young, faith-driven shepherd – alone and with only a sling and stone – slew the giant Philistine warrior Goliath and brought victory to Israel. It’s a tale cherished by Christians and Jews alike and throughout history has been immortalized in all areas of artistry. Probably the most recognizable and praised works representing the story were done in sculpture by the Early Renaissance artist Donatello and the High Renaissance artist Michelangelo (both of which are not to be confused with the fictional, sewer inhabiting, kung fu turtle-teens). However, though both sculptures greatly illustrate their makers’ mastery of statuary and are considered exquisite images of the biblical hero David, both Michelangelo and Donatello’s “David” are extremely contrast in interpretation. Even at a first glance, it isn’t difficult to tell a difference in the statues. Though both depict David as a young and fair looking lad dressed without modesty in his birthday suit, there truly isn’t much of a comparison in the overall form and scale of the statues. Donatello’s “David” is a
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Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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