Donatello biography summary graphic organizer

Donatello

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

Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi (c.

1386-1466), known as Donatello, was born to a wool carder in Florence.

Donatello | Biography, Sculptures, David, & Facts | Britannica

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 Donatello summary | Britannica RUB