Birth of a Dynasty- Response

Why was the Medici family so important in the development of the Renaissance?
   The Medici family was important in the development of the renaissance because they had wealth and power. This stems from their creation of the first banking system, with trading and commerce. They later on built more wealth and power through their creative art. The first unique art seen that it lived on, even after the family passed on.


Why was Donatello's David so revolutionary?
     Donatello's David is so revolutionary because It was a sculpture of full nudity of a human. People of the early renaissance were not used to full nudity in Art. People were so shocked and almost upset by this sculpture, that it took so long for the sculpture to get out there and be known. It was also known that nudity was only shown in heroes, such as gods, religious figures like Adam and Eve.

 Describe this sculpture in detail.

      The sculpture is of a young man holding a sword,Donatello, David, c. 1440-1460 . He is completely nude and only has a hat on his head. His hair looks quite long and wavy, it is a little above his chest. He is also wearing a metal type brace on his legs down to his feet. He looks like he is staring at something important almost. He is carved out of bronze and looks to be dark brown in color. He looks to be a human full size.