Donatello

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1. What materials was Donatello working with?

a) platinum                                           b) diamond

c) titanium                                        d) wax

2. What city was Donatello born in?

a) Florence                                                 b) Milan

c) Italy                                                    d) Vinci

3. While developing his craft, who did Donatello study with?

a) Donato di Niccolò Bardi                    b) Lorenzo Ghiberti

c) Battistero di San Giovanni            d) Filippo Brunelleschi

4. List some of the materials that Dontatello used for his masterpieces?

→ stone, bronze, wood, stucco, clay, and wax.

5. True or False: The statue ‘David’ is the first known free-standing nude statue made since antiquity.  

a) True                                        b) False

6. Why was the ‘Baptistery of Florence’ groundbreaking?

=>  renowned for its three sets of artistically important bronze doors with relief sculptures.

7. Why wasn’t Donatello liked?

1. Behaved like a diva                        

b) because he was protected by the Medici family

c) He was ego-centric, thought he was great

d) He was rich and didn’t appreciate others.