What does Michelangelo's David mean to you?

Question

Is there some larger philosophical, historical, or social context that informs the work? Is the work a political or social commentary? Does the work seem to have personal meaning to the artist-that is, is it biographical? Are there symbolic meanings in the work?What are the artist’s intentions? How do these intentions manifest themselves in the composition? Are there other feelings or attitudes that the composition seems to evoke, and what specific elements or design choices account for those feelings?

So many questions...

Answer 1

David is beautiful, awkward (his feet and head are too big, he must be a teenager), and he has a sort of casual look about him. He is holding the slingshot over his shoulder matter of factly (did you know he's the David that defeated Goliath?) and kinda just walking by, lost in his own thoughts.
as for personal meaning, i can make a wild guess. you see, Leonardo Da Vinci was looked up to as the ultimate master of the arts (though there was much more of the scientist than the artist in him) as Michelangelo was getting established, making a name for himself. one day, Leonardo, then getting on in years, and Michelangelo had words about a block of marble that was found on a street. both wanted it to sculp. Michelangelo got the piece, and that block of marble became David. maybe the artist saw himself, a relative newcomer (however talented) as the David who had somehow defeated DaVinci, a Goliath in every respect, and found in this incident his inspiration.

Answer 2

first, i think that if i had to choose I'd say it's a social commentary. but then again it's just a statue. it may evoke things in people and that's what should be stressed. you see, people can be stupid, crazy, and ill-informed about any subject that you can throw out there. and that is why the statue is not that important as art, it's more like a window into the stupidity or intelligence of the era of it creation.

Answer 3

When I seen david. I just felt he was an example of a powerful man. He has that giant right hand. He's so detailed and beautiful. The male body is awesome:)

Answer 4

There is a delightful little family trattoria just a few blocks away from David in Firenze. Nothing fancy, but the food is great and the Chianti is fun on a hot day. Cannot recall the name, but wander around and you are sure to find it. Oh. You were only asking women. Sorry.

Answer 5

hi there
i went to art museum today :]

yes the art work "david" does have a connection bio
to michelangelo. he was into humanism and religion therefore
he would sculpt the people bigger and exaggerated with strength
hes a very interesting man you should google him

Answer 6

beauty in all humans, each detail of the human body is unique and beautiful its only the destruction that we bring upon ourselves or the things that we let consume our lives that makes us 'ugly' to me this art is a representation on all human form . that is beauty,for what is beauty but only what beauty we know.corruption

Answer 7

Hmm, very interesting. What it means to me is that I know men that are much more "gifted" than poor, cold, David.

Answer 8

I see David as the strength of man--complete and perfect--sadly that can only be achieved in stone and not in human form...

Answer 9

Go ahead , beat yourself up, it looks to me like he could catch a cold or a girlfriend

Answer 10

you wouldn't happen to be pawning off your homework, would you? Sorry, but just need to make sure.