Question

Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s David:
a. is based on the ancient statue called the Apollo Belvedere.
b. was made for the church of St. Peter’s in Rome.
c. places the viewer potentially in the path of the rock he is about to throw.
d. follows the traditional formula for portraying the subject, seen in Donatello’s David.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. was made for the church of St. Peter’s in Rome.

Explanation:

Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s David served as a symbol in the Catholic Church and for the Italian people as well. This great statue was carried out by one of the best sculptor in Italy.

Answer 2

Answer:

C.

Explanation:

In the depiction of Bernini's David, the subject matter David seem not to have regard for the personal space of the viewer. This gives a feeling that the viewer standing in the wrong place could be the target of the stone.