Donatello
By: William Bernier
Basic Information
Full Name: Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi
Birthplace: Florance, ItalyWhere he spent most of his life: Florance, Italy
Education/Training: Artistic Training from relatives.
Life/Lifestyle: Creating sculptures for Italian display.
What type of art did he create: Sculptures (Most famous for bronze)
Patrons: Michelozzo
Famous Works:
Statue of Habacuc
David
Bust of Niccolo da Uzzano
statue of Gattamelata
David
c. 1430
Located at Bargello Museum, Florence.
This piece is significant because it demonstrated homosexuality and humanism. The piece represents humanism because it demonstrated the freedom of art and how he used uncommon techniques to create the piece. It is interesting because it showed how people can represent themselves as well as the architectural revolution that was happening at the time.
Bust of Niccolo da Uzzano
c. 1426
Statue of Gattamelata
c. 1445-1450