Bernini\u2019s David is my favorite sculpture of David that we have seen thus far. I understand why he saw himself in the same level of mastery as Michelangelo, but I think the comparison takes away from his personal style and accomplishment. The dynamism in the sculpture is hardly replicable, and although the potential for movement is evident in the sculpture in of itself, I liked the comparison to the Discobolus. I think that it helps exemplify both how Bernini\u2019s look at antiquity influenced his work, but also how he took the potential for movement and the action-scene of the athlete one step further. His rendering of facial expression is remarkable, one can see the strain of the movement he is doing as well as the concentration on his target for the shot he is about to take. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa is another personal favorite of mine. It is a very theatrical artwork and its interaction with its environment is key to experience the full effect of the \u201cecstasy\u201d. I wonder if because of this, the sculpture might be considered an installation. The hidden window that makes it glow seems to <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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