Perfect, thank you. Once again, we are watching this video while we are in front of the statues. I am now in the Academia Gallery admiring David and your brilliant video brought it into life for my wife and I. You are amazing. Thank you 🙏🙏
For me it's the hand. Especially the one closest to the viewer. Huge and powerful. If Michael Angelo had sculpted it in perfect proportion it would not have made as powerful a statement. Looking up at it in person is amazing.
Can it really be FIFTY years ago that I wandered into that museum in Florence intent on absorbing the beauty surrounding me. I rounded a corner and suddenly there he was, and I was the only person in the room for at least a full five minutes or more! Looking upward at the statue, the perspective had an amazing clarity and definition with no distortion. I realize now after watching this post, that David had at first been meant to reside high on a building. So now it makes perfect sense.
In the Winter of 1962, the wife & I entered the Accademia at it's opening and for nearly 15 minutes, were the ONLY 2 there! She took my hand as we approached and was sobbing copiously and soon, so was I. And in the Uffizi there is Michaelangelos only painting within a frame. Perhaps the most cultured square mile in the World!
@JD He did seem bigger from every angle as I walked around him - a tribute to the genius of his creator, I think. Funny how a powerful work of art stays with you through life!
@@singing-sands Almost 7 years ago, my daughter & I were in an assisted care room where my wife of 57 years was drawing her last breaths and heartbeats. I cried out "remember David" & she smiled and then passed!!
Your lectures are always passionate and outstanding, and I m always thrilled to hear your sayings, doesn't matter if I "like" or like a bit less the subject discussed,. This David is not particularly my favorite sculpture, as opposed to the Cristo porta Croce di Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome, that I visited many times and I love dearly, like the Cycladic acrobats' statuettes, the Djedefre head in the Louvre, and a dozen of thousands more. But I love the way you talk: The Woman and the Man discussing a piece of art they are watching and that has caught their attention, exchanging interesting information to each other. How do I like it? I like it A lot. This time I m grateful to you because you told us that the marble was already there, in loco, but not yet employed. I was convinced MichelAngiolo went to Carrara and chose that particular stone because it inspired him. Of course, your story makes much more sense and speaks to me about the Florentine mercantile reality in the 400s, according to their mentality The Churches are markets epicenters and their decorations are a political statement! Thanks once more and please explain to me why the Cristo...Minerva in Rome is so overwhelming for my perceptions..
My parents took their three daughters to Europe One Summer. We saw a lot of art and among them was the David. To think that parents complained at a school in Florida now that their children would see a picture of this and the parent thought it was pornographic is absolutely ridiculous to me. And the principal was asked to resign for not warning the parents ahead of time that they would be seeing this controversial statue. Governor DeSantis has brought Insanity to our state.
Very excellent presentation. I have watched and know all of the elements of the period- but this was nice and concise and would allow a viewer to investigate other elements of participants in the video. Thanks.
It's incredible how talented some people are... Beyond the ancient Greek and Roman inspiration cited in the video, I wonder what the specific inspiration behind this sculpture was. Was this just the form of a beautiful young man? (My other question was about his pose, so I appreciated the contrapasso detail.)
This is great … beautiful, educational, all kinds of good thing presented. I found the background noise distracting and would have appreciated it not be included. All in all, wonderful and I’ll share this with friends. Thank you!
Thank you for your kind words. The background noise is the result of our policy to record on site, in front of the work of art. We think this is important. It allows us to convey our direct observations of the work and the reality of the environment-which in this case is one of the most visited galleries in the world. Sometimes, we have access to a museum when it is closed, and sometimes that isn't possible. Mass tourism is wonderful in many ways, it also has its downsides.
@@smarthistory-art-history I appreciate your response and agree with you about the impact of your being right there with the art. I look forward to watching more of your great content.
Perfect, thank you. Once again, we are watching this video while we are in front of the statues. I am now in the Academia Gallery admiring David and your brilliant video brought it into life for my wife and I. You are amazing. Thank you 🙏🙏
Be sure to go visit San Marco while you are in Florence.
smarthistory.org/locations/art-in-italy/florence/
Same here. I watched this video while in the Accademia
For me it's the hand. Especially the one closest to the viewer. Huge and powerful. If Michael Angelo had sculpted it in perfect proportion it would not have made as powerful a statement. Looking up at it in person is amazing.
Oh god yes it's the hands. What a piece of work is man.
Can it really be FIFTY years ago that I wandered into that museum in Florence intent on absorbing the beauty surrounding me. I rounded a corner and suddenly there he was, and I was the only person in the room for at least a full five minutes or more! Looking upward at the statue, the perspective had an amazing clarity and definition with no distortion. I realize now after watching this post, that David had at first been meant to reside high on a building. So now it makes perfect sense.
In the Winter of 1962, the wife & I entered the Accademia at it's opening and for nearly 15 minutes, were the ONLY 2 there! She took my hand as we approached and was sobbing copiously and soon, so was I. And in the Uffizi there is Michaelangelos only painting within a frame. Perhaps the most cultured square mile in the World!
@JD He did seem bigger from every angle as I walked around him - a tribute to the genius of his creator, I think. Funny how a powerful work of art stays with you through life!
@@alanhilkene537 you remember those powerful moments forever, don’t you?🙂
@@singing-sands Almost 7 years ago, my daughter & I were in an assisted care room where my wife of 57 years was drawing her last breaths and heartbeats. I cried out "remember David" & she smiled and then passed!!
@@alanhilkene537 how beautifully sad ♥️
Your lectures are always passionate and outstanding, and I m always thrilled to hear your sayings, doesn't matter if I "like" or like a bit less the subject discussed,. This David is not particularly my favorite sculpture, as opposed to the Cristo porta Croce di Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome, that I visited many times and I love dearly, like the Cycladic acrobats' statuettes, the Djedefre head in the Louvre, and a dozen of thousands more. But I love the way you talk: The Woman and the Man discussing a piece of art they are watching and that has caught their attention, exchanging interesting information to each other. How do I like it? I like it A lot. This time I m grateful to you because you told us that the marble was already there, in loco, but not yet employed. I was convinced MichelAngiolo went to Carrara and chose that particular stone because it inspired him. Of course, your story makes much more sense and speaks to me about the Florentine mercantile reality in the 400s, according to their mentality The Churches are markets epicenters and their decorations are a political statement!
Thanks once more and please explain to me why the Cristo...Minerva in Rome is so overwhelming for my perceptions..
Love this sculpture and this channel so much! Incredible video as always!
Video quality is better and graphics are great! Please continue to make videos about Michelangelo!
That's the plan!
This is a really well done video. Full of great facts and history. Insightful even. Thank you for posting!
I love you guys, you are amazing. This platform is a university with no exaggeration.
I totally sense his confidence.
Lol
This is the most beautiful thing made by man’s hands , no contest …..
Seen from below
I think the look on David's face is his decision to fight the giant. Truly Michelangelo was touched by G d.
It should be " l've got a loaded fustibalis and can slyly kill you without me making a sound "
@@davepowell7168 Yes, I can hear David thinking that!.
Honest admisson - my knees buckled when meeting this statue in Accademia Gallery
I cried
Grazie. Great Video. Ciao da Firenze
Once again, beautifully done!
Got to this one fresh too and once again you both never cease to impress! Another great video and some new interesting context. Bravi!
I saw it as a teenager and it was amazing!
Great video everyone! Really appreciated the background and context! Keep up the good work!
My parents took their three daughters to Europe One Summer. We saw a lot of art and among them was the David. To think that parents complained at a school in Florida now that their children would see a picture of this and the parent thought it was pornographic is absolutely ridiculous to me. And the principal was asked to resign for not warning the parents ahead of time that they would be seeing this controversial statue. Governor DeSantis has brought Insanity to our state.
Man, I’ve never been this early, great video!!!
One gorgeous looking sculpture! Michealangelo must have been inspired by God!
Very excellent presentation. I have watched and know all of the elements of the period- but this was nice and concise and would allow a viewer to investigate other elements of participants in the video. Thanks.
Its always interesting seeing the history surrounding art
Savonarola now works for CZcams.
Brilliant study. Thanks.
It's incredible how talented some people are... Beyond the ancient Greek and Roman inspiration cited in the video, I wonder what the specific inspiration behind this sculpture was. Was this just the form of a beautiful young man? (My other question was about his pose, so I appreciated the contrapasso detail.)
great content as always
Thank you! Excellent video bringing the history and theology together in a positive light. ❤✝
I get to see this statue in person next year when my parents take me to Italy 🇮🇹
I've always wondered exactly how many hands actually worked on this sculpture?
I visit the Galleria dell’Accademia for the Michelangelo’s unfinished Prisoners or Slaves.
This is great … beautiful, educational, all kinds of good thing presented. I found the background noise distracting and would have appreciated it not be included. All in all, wonderful and I’ll share this with friends. Thank you!
Thank you for your kind words. The background noise is the result of our policy to record on site, in front of the work of art. We think this is important. It allows us to convey our direct observations of the work and the reality of the environment-which in this case is one of the most visited galleries in the world. Sometimes, we have access to a museum when it is closed, and sometimes that isn't possible. Mass tourism is wonderful in many ways, it also has its downsides.
@@smarthistory-art-history I appreciate your response and agree with you about the impact of your being right there with the art. I look forward to watching more of your great content.
It looks to me in a couple of shots here, that the skin under David's right eye is damaged. Can anyone confirm? Is the stone under his eye chipped?
Do you guys have any good books about the Florentine republic?
It's a statue and a great expression of a human body.
now .. that is one Massively musculatured right hand ..
#thestatueofdavidisbeautiful.❤️
I know an art historian who has written articles for smart history