1. Donatello By Heather Gatto

2. Background  Donatello was a Italian Renaissance sculptor  His birth name is Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi.  He was born in Florence Italy around 1386  He died in Florence Italy on December 12, 1466

3. Education  His father was Niccolo di Betto Bardi, a member of the Florentine Wool Combers Guild.  He was educated at the home of the Martellis  They were a wealthy and influential family of bankers and art patrons. Donatello

4. First Job  Donatello apprenticed with Ghiberti.  He assisted Ghiberti in creating cathedral doors for the Baptistery of the Florence Cathedral.  He also had a close relationship with Cosimo de Medici

5. Art Style  Donatello was known for his life like emotional sculptures.  His sculptures were more classical and were different from the Medieval style because they have more depth.  He was the first Renaissance artist to create a nude statue Equestrian Statue of Gattamelata St. John the Evangelist

6. Famous Pieces  Donatello styles added perspective to his sculptures.  Sculptors previously used a flat background that the figures were placed on.  His sculptures showed emotions and different body positions. David (Marble) Madonna with the Child

7. The David  Donatello's most famous is the David.  David was first done in marble.  The statue was later done in bronze  David represented triumph over brutality.  The bronze David is the first nude statue of the Renaissance. David

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