Essays on Sling

It is not easy to define as to what makes a great sculpture, and a true experience of sculptural art requires close observation. After all, the sculpture activates the space inside and around it, connecting with the observer. The stone, when carved out, becomes a structure of power, and permanence. The essay looks at the sculpture of David, carved out by great names such as Donatello, Michelangelo and Bernini and makes a good comparison of the three works.Donatello’s David Donatello’s David is considered one of the greatest sculptural works from the early Renaissance. Made of bronze, it ...

Art and Architecture

The Representation of David in the Sculpture by Bernini

Gina Lorenzo Bernini was born in Italy in 1598. His artistic talents were recognized when he was very young. Lubow (2008) reports that Bernini was only eight years old when he “carved a stone head that was ‘the marvel of everyone’ who saw it” (p. 77). Throughout Bernini’s life he accomplished great works of art, including paintings, sculptures and the creation of great fountains throughout Rome. Bernini was always involved with making art from an early age until he died at the age of 82. One of his great sculptures ...

Art and Architecture

Baroque is often considered to have offered only dark and heavy art, maybe because so much painting, music and sculpture so often represented important figures of the Catholic religion and the Bible. The epicenter of the European Baroque period from 1650 to 1700 was Italy. Both Rome and Venice were influential in creating and popularizing Baroque art and music. Rome though was more influential because it was the center of the Catholic Church and the Church was undergoing a reformation during that time. The writings that were allowed had become more mystical. The rituals of church mass became more theatrical ...