Donatello Donatello is arguably one of the greatest Florentine sculptors of the 15th century. He redefined what if meant to sculpt the human form and his creativity still inspires many artists today. Donatello was the bridge to modern sculpture due to his actions‚ character‚ and realistic human expressions. He is famous for including physical distortions‚ making things purposely “ugly”‚ in his work for artistic effect. Donatello was born as Donato di Niccolo Bardi in 1386 in Florence
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Donatello Donatello is known as one of the most important sculptors of the Early Renaissance. His techniques are still used today. Donatello‚ or Donato di Niccolò Betto Bardi‚ was born in Florence‚ Italy around 1386. He was an Italian sculptor and became an associate of the architect Filippo Brunelleschi‚ with whom he traveled to Rome to study the classical art and the Roman Ruins. Donatello started sculpting at the age of 20 and later became a humanist. He did not marry and had no children
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Short Biography profile and facts about the life of the Sculptor Donatello The following biography information provides basic facts and information about the life and history of Donatello a famous Medieval character of the Middle Ages: Nationality: Italian Also Known as : Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi Lifespan: 1386 - 1466 Date of Birth: He was born in 1386‚ the exact date of birth is unknown Family connections : He was the son of Nicolo di Betto Bardi‚ a wool merchant in Florence Career:
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One of the greatest Italian Renaissance artists is Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi‚ who we simply know as Donatello. He was born in Florence around 1386. He was the son of a Florentine wood carder‚ Niccolo di Betto di Bardi. How he began his career as a sculptor is undetermined although it is known that Donatello was educated in the residence of the Martelli Family and got his first artistic training at a goldsmith’s workshop and from one of the sculptors working at the cathedral of Florence in
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David by Donatello and Michelangelo When thinking about a triumph over an unimaginable feat‚ the story of David and Goliath comes to mind. During the Italian Renaissance‚ Florence was under constant change and turmoil however David remained a consistent symbol of endless possibilities for the people. “For the Florentines‚ David represented the essence of civic virtue-courage‚ fortitude‚ and faith” (Murray‚ 39). Various artists have revealed their own depictions of the young shepherd boy but
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Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi properly known as‚ Donatello could be considered a very mysterious man. For one thing‚ his exact date of his birth continues to be an unanswered question for scholars (cite); though‚ he is dated to have been born around 1386 in Florence‚ Italy (cite). Donatello was influenced by his father’s status as a member of the Florentine Wool Combers Guild and as a craftsmen which helped make way for the development of Donatello’s artistic talent (cite). And in a different
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