Title: A Visual and Ideological Comparison of Michelangelo’s David and Bernini’s David Introduction: The biblical story of David and Goliath has been a popular subject for artists throughout history, with two of the most famous interpretations being Michel

This is an optional written assignment worth 20 points. Please select ONE of the prompts below
and write a 3-5 page paper addressing your selected prompt. This is not a research paper – use
your notes from class to complete the assignment. If you use material from outside of class, I
will deduct points. I want you to use your knowledge gained in Art Appreciation to complete this
assignment. #2:
The subject of David and Goliath has captivated artists throughout the centuries. In the
Renaissance, Michelangelo sculpted his David and later, in the Baroque period, Bernini sculpted
his David.
Your assignment: visually analyze Michelangelo’s David, using the elements of art (color, line,
shape, texture, etc.), design principles (balance, rhythm, scale, etc.), style, content, and subject
matter. Visually analyze Bernini’s David (in the same manner: using the elements of art, design
principles, style, form, content, and subject matter). Then, describe how Michelangelo’s David
reflects the ideals of the Renaissance and Bernini’s David reflects the ideals of the Baroque
period. In order to complete this assignment, you must use your notes and the textbook to
describe the Renaissance and the Baroque periods and discuss how each sculpture reflects each
movement’s ideals.
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formatting.
optional written assignment worth 20 points. Please select ONE of the prompts below