Donatello education

The great Florentine sculptor Date of Birth: 01.01.1386

Content:

1. Donatello: Pioneer of the Renaissance
2. Independent Commissions
3. Master of Perspective
4. The "St.

   George"

5. Later Years: Themes of Mortality and Devotion
6. Conclusion

Donatello: Pioneer of the Renaissance

Early Life and Training

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Donatello early life

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1386-1466), known as Donatello, was born to a wool carder in Florence. He likely received his initial training in workshops tasked with decorating the city's cathedral. There, he forged a lifelong bond with the architect Filippo Brunelleschi.

Independent Commissions

In 1406, Donatello received his first independent commission for a statue of a prophet for the cathedral.

His subsequent marble "David" (1408-1409) marked a departure from the traditional depiction of the biblical king. Instead, Donatello portrayed David as a victorious youth, standing confidently over Goliath's severed head.

This work showcased his interest in heroi