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Baroque Art I: Characteristics of Art and Architecture

Question 18 • SNHS Art History I - EL4002

How are these sculptures of the same subject portrayed differently?

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Bernini shows David in the middle of the action, twisting and leaning as he prepares to sling the stone, with a tense, focused expression. In contrast, Michelangelo’s David is nude and stands still in a poised, idealized stance before the battle. Bernini emphasizes movement and dramatic tension.

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