The many meanings of Michelangelo's Statue of David - James Earle
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We typically experience
classic works of art in a museum, stripped of their original contexts, but
that serene setting can belie a tumultuous history. Take Michelangelo's statue
of David: devised as a religious symbol, adopted as a political emblem, and
later iconized for its aesthetic beauty. James Earle walks us through the
statue's journey, to show how art gains layers of meaning over time.
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Smart History is a website dedicated to the History of Art and has more resources on the Statue of David.
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Lost Battles: Leonardo, Michelangelo, and the Artistic Dual that Defined the Renaissance by Jonathan Jones
Smart History is a website dedicated to the History of Art and has more resources on the Statue of David.
Amor Sciendi is a YouTube channel specializing in Art History.

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