Early Modern Europe (Two Davids)
Classical antiquity is the combination of greek and Roman civilization characteristics between eighth century B.C and Sixth Century B.C.E. These characteristics include harmony, balance, and a sense of proportion. A fine example of classical antiquity is Michelangelo’s Sculpture of David. The sculpture was originally created to sit high upon the cathedral in Florence, Italy. After it was created it was decided that the sculptor was too beautiful to be placed so high and found a new home inside the cathedral. Michelangelo was only twenty-six years old when commissioned for this sculpture. The sculptor of David features the ideal male body well proportioned. Michelangelo’s sculpture of David also features a common pose where the weight of the body is placed on one hip and leg; this pose is called contrapposto In this specific case Daivd’s weight resets on his right leg while his chest and hips face forward and he gazes in the opposite direction. The pose David is holding explains he is...
