why does the statue of King David show him as un-circumsized?

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why does the statue of King David show him as un-circumsized?

2007-12-11 03:13:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Sculpture

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I suspect it was because Michelangelo was basing his statue on Greek models, and at that period of history there wasn't a concept of 'true' historical depiction.

2007-12-11 03:21:29 · answer #1 · answered by derfini 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Michelangelo was more interested in physical perfection than historical accuracy.

2007-12-11 05:43:11 · answer #2 · answered by deva 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

People have assumed they know what you mean. Which one?

2007-12-11 08:36:07 · answer #3 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I never looked that close. Are you sure?

2007-12-11 03:21:42 · answer #4 · answered by Wounded Duck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋