Michelangelo's sculpture of David, is there significant use of visual rhythm and repetition of elements?

Answer 1

There is really no significant use of visual rhythm or elements. The sculpture was based on Greek and Roman Antiquity, with Michelangelo's contemporary twist; the combination of proportion and foreshortening. The sculpture was meant to be viewed looking upwards, almost standing at David's feet. Michelangelo purposefully made David disproportionate, if one is looking at him straight on. The proportions were carefully created with every inch of foreshortening taken into account.

Answer 2

My answer would have to be yes as it pertains to the textures involved in the sculpture, the smoothness of the body's flow to reflect motion. There definitely a visual rhythm to the juxtaposition of the limbs and torso. And there seems a unanimity of detail throughout the sculpture, a repetitiveness of style from head to toe, no failure to continue the quality of detail.

Answer 3

I don't know but I love it.