1. Pieta by Michelangelo
Name:Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni
Born: 6 March 1475
Field: sculpture, painting, architecture, and poetry
Training: Apprentice to Domenico Ghirlandaio
Died: 18 February 1564 (aged 88)
Why is he famous?
Michelangelo is famous for all his work he has created example
his artwork and paintings. Also his work is beyond other
peoples work. He is excelled in many fields such as painting,
sculpture, architecture.
What material was made with?
The sculpture was carved from marble sculpture.
2. David by Donatello
Name: Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi
Born:c. 1386
Field: Sculpture
Training: Lorenzo Ghiberti
Died: 13 December 1466 (aged 80)
Why is he famous?
This Renaissance sculptor was famous for his invention of the
techniques. In the technique the sculpture seems deep but is
actually done on a very shallow plane. He made the first bronze
sculptures. So his figures which were very realistic were the
stepping stones for sculptors to use other materials.
What material was made with?
Donatello sculpted his marble David in Florence.