sculptural practice in the rennaisance

The Development of sculptural practice during the Renaissance





In the fifteenth century a new movement came about based on intellect which saw a break with medieval traditions. At this time Italian artists appreciated the art of Rome, and the Flemish moved towards greater naturalism.
There was now a great interest in the classical world and this period of revival became known as the Renaissance, an ever-improving cultural scene stating creativity and inventiveness.
Sculpture progressed immensely through out the Renaissance from masterpieces such as the pulpit in Pisa Cathedral by Nicola Pisano in the early Renaissance to the genius Michelangelo Buonarotti and his amazing sculpture of David in the high Renaissance.
On the comparison of these works the development of sculpture and scul...