Question

Why is Bernini’s sculpture of the biblical character, David (above), different from other famous sculptures of David?
a.
The sculpture is made of clay instead of marble.
b.
The sculpture shows David’s determination, rather than meekness.
c.
The sculpture shows David as active and ready for battle.
d.
The sculpture is twice the size of any previous sculpture.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

c.  The sculpture shows David as active and ready for battle.

Explanation:

The sculpture of David (biblical David) by Gian Lorenzo Bernini is a life- sized statue of the famous David ready for battle with Goliath. This sculpture is still kept at the villa of Cardinal Scipione Borghese, the patron of Bernini.

This sculpture of David is different from other sculptures of David by other artists in that it shows David in the middle of an action, ready for battle. While the other famous "David" of Michelangelo depicts David as simply standing in a pose that doesn't really show him in any active action, Bernini's show David frowning, with both hands in the right side of his body, ready to let go of the sling with the stone in it. Michelangelo's "David" is more of relaxed, with one hand holding a stone while the sling is on the other hand. Thus, Bernini's sculpture is different for it shows David as active and ready for battle.