Contrast the statues of David created during the Renaissance by Donatello and Verrocchio with the Baroque David created by Gianlorenzo Bernini. What makes these statues different?
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Bernini’s piece implies the presence of someone else.
Bernini’s piece implies the presence of someone else.
Bernini’s David doesn’t portray any pivotal moments in history.
Bernini’s David doesn’t portray any pivotal moments in history.
The Renaissance statues show a great deal of action.
The Renaissance statues show a great deal of action.
Donatello and Verrocchio focus on the representation of drama over beauty.
Bernini's David is more dynamic and shows a sense of movement and tension in comparison to the more static poses of the Renaissance statues.
Bernini's David displays a sense of emotional intensity and determination, while the Renaissance statues focus more on the physical idealization of the human form.
Bernini's David is more theatrical and dramatic in its presentation, with exaggerated gestures and facial expressions, while the Renaissance statues are more restrained and naturalistic.
Overall, the Baroque David by Bernini is more dynamic, emotive, and theatrical compared to the more classical and idealized representations by Donatello and Verrocchio during the Renaissance.