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Michelangelo's David: Great Art Explained (Original Post)
Uncle Joe
Aug 2021
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wryter2000
(46,039 posts)1. When you see David in person
There are several unfinished statues just off to one side. Fascinating.
FM123
(10,053 posts)2. Bravo! Such a wonderful video!
I never knew that it was an act of defiance by the Florentines that David was positioned to face south, to Rome. I love it!
lunatica
(53,410 posts)3. Thanks! I always learn something with these history videos!
knowing too much about art is NOT a thing to be unhappy about!
BigmanPigman
(51,590 posts)4. I learned that Michelangelo wanted the head to be too large
so that when seen from the ground level the proportions were accurate. I never learned that his two pupils were looking in different from directions. Interesting.