David by Donatello (Florence, Italy — 1440) — Questions and answers

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Where does Donatello's bronze David statue currently reside?

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  1. In Michelangelo's studio
  2. In the Bargello Museum in Florence ✓
  3. In Donatello's workshop
  4. In Florence City Hall

Answer: In the Bargello Museum in Florence

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Who commissioned Donatello to create the statue of David?

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  1. Plato
  2. Donatello's apprentice, Lorenzo
  3. Cosimo de' Medici ✓
  4. A group of Florentine citizens

Answer: Cosimo de' Medici

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Why did some people find Donatello's David statue controversial?

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  1. It was too small for the courtyard.
  2. It was made of bronze instead of marble.
  3. David was portrayed nude. ✓
  4. The pose was not traditional.

Answer: David was portrayed nude.

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What did Donatello's David symbolize for the city of Florence?

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  1. The city's great wealth and power
  2. The importance of ancient myths
  3. The spirit of independence and defiance ✓
  4. A quiet and peaceful life

Answer: The spirit of independence and defiance

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Where can Donatello's David statue be seen today?

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  1. In a private art collector's home
  2. In the Bargello Museum in Florence ✓
  3. In Albert Einstein's former house
  4. In a different country's capital city

Answer: In the Bargello Museum in Florence

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