The 15th Century brought with it a lot of innovation, and to Italy, it brought the printing press. Despite the new medium of woodcuts, we begin to see Donatello, Brunelleschi, and Ghiberti excel with bronze and gold. Brunelleschi’s dome and Ghiberti’s door are also made around this time–commissions earned from their work in bronze. Additionally, linear perspective begins to take hold–they are making art that looks more real than ever without departing from older symbolism. Within this, however, there is still a focus on the ancient, and Donatello’s David is a great example of how old myths and symbols are still extremely relevant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Donatello’s David steps away from the idea of classical poses, and begins to take on a Gothic look. Still, his nudeness indicates his position as an ancient hero–a political legend. It is this sort of symbolism and technique, tying ancient ideas and virtues to the present that characterizes the Renaissance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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