was michelangelo's david created in the peak of the renaissance or the beginning?

Question

anyone? please, im writing a paper about it for tomorrow! haha i need to stop procrastinating.

Answer 1

Clearly at the peak of the Renaissance - though it is a matter of opinion.

Added Note - I see now this is for a last minute paper. Just look at the Wiki site below. Should be easy. The sculpture was completed in 1504 -about the same time as Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" when the Renaissance was clearly at its peak.

Answer 2

Alright, I'll pick ya up here:
The Renaissance I believe began in the late 1300's to the end of the 16c, so as dated c. 1500, his David falls right in the middle. As far as importance and artistic significance, "David" is a work representing the period's strongest artistic expression-it is truly staggering (chiseled in marble, standing something like 15-20 ft tall). If you see this stuff in person, Michelangelo's work I mean, nothing can come close. Bernini's work is the closest, i.e.-"Ecstasy of St Theresa" (personal opinion)