4th+Period+-+Donatello

=4th Period - Donatello=

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Date of birth: 1386?

Location of birth: Florence, Italy

Parents’ names: Niccolodi Betto di Bardo

Family background: One of his parents had a job as a wool comber. The father had the job as the wool comber and he was a Florentine wool comber. The great Donatello was never married and never had any children.

Date of death: December 13, 1466

Location of death/grave: Florence, Italy



Education: Donatello studied classical statuary. He was educated by assisting Lorenzo Ghiberti and Nanni. These great artists taught him every thing he knew. Ghiberti inspired his very famous David sculpture.

Career/Work History/Jobs: Donatello had four jobs. The first one he had was in a goldsmith's shop for training. The second was as an apprentice. His third job was at the Florence Catherdral. His last job was being a very famous sculptor.

Legacy( What he/she is famous for): Donatello is known as the founder of modern sculpture. He was also known as the master of techniques and materials of sculpture. He created many sculptures that are famous today. These sculptues include St. George, David, St. George killing the dragon, Zuccone and The Jeremiah, and last is the Gattemlata.

Additional/Interesting Information (required): He was the first artist to use a new method. No artist before him studied ancient Greece and Rome. Donatello was an apprentice to Ghiberti. Ghiberti became Donatello's master when Donatello was seventeen. He was able to do anything he put his mind to. His St. George statue was a Christian knight. Donatello's first authenticated piece was his marble David. He also was an apprentice to Nanni. His St. George killing the dragon was a very shallow piece of art.



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