Quiz: Donatello’s Sculpture

Directions:
First watch the following videos:
Donatello’s Saint Mark (Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/renaissance-reformation)
Donatello’s David (Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/renaissance-reformation)
Then, answer the following questions using complete sentences:
Who comissioned Donatello’s St. Mark, outside the Orsanmichele buidling in Florence?
What are some ways that Donatello’s St. Mark and David revive the classical tradition?
Do you think that Donatello intended The David to be sensual and erotic? Why or why not?
Where was The David displayed during the Renaissance?
What did The David symbolize for the city of Florence?


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