The David Project

The piece of art that I want to discuss is Michelangelo sculpture of " The David " .
For the next three paragraphs I will be discussing the imitationalism, emotionalism and the formalism characteristics of the David. The purpose of the paragraphs is to extend your knowledge of the sculpture and to further you interest in art.


Imitationalism

I believe that the David especially has all the characteristics of imitationalism. The David has all the seven qualities that can make a sculpture, panting or a drawing imitational. When looking at the David you can tell it has literal quality because you can see what the artist was tyring to portrait without thinking or seeing a deeper meaning. The David also shows the precise detail and patience that Michelangelo went through while carving the David with the limited space of marble he had. Basically the way the David portraits life like qualities is what ultimately imitationalism is about, creating the illusion of life.

Emotionalism

Emotionalism is a key part of art. It should show emphasis on the mood of the piece of art and should create a similar feeling throughout the audience. When you look at the David you can not only see but feel the emotions of it such as patience strength, fear and responsibility. When the David was placed in Greece it was supposed to provide protection by warding of invaders, by knowing this you can feel the tremendous amount of responsibility that the David had to with take. That is how the David displays emotionalism.

Formalism

The elements of the David differ throughout the sculpture. By looking at the David you can tell that the texture varies from top to bottom. At the top of the David you can tell by looking at it that the hair is very heavy proportionate wise because every single line of hair is carved to show the illusion of actual hair. The way that Michelangelo decided to actually make his sculpture proportionate is by creating David's body with very smooth and curvy lines to even out the weight of his hair. In the end David is even out by the way that he is shaped.

By adding all of these elements together you can come out with a fantastic piece of art that will initially impress your audience. By creating the illusion of life, giving it emotion and by following the rules of formalisation you painting, drawing or sculpture will be great. Because of these three things I decided to do the David as my written project