High Renaissance Art refers to the early 14th and late 15th century. During this period Europe became very impacted and Renaissance Art started to depict religous views and cultural beliefs. Traveling artists such as Raphael, Verrochio, and Donatello implented not only realism but also humansim within their oil paintings and sculptures. With the changes going on in society these artist were able to embrace techniques of perspective, chiaroscuro and improving naturalism. Being in competition Raphael as a young artist revealed christianity and executed balance in his work. Raphael began to evolve his style and composition introduced in the, Marriage of the Virgin, the School of Athens, Fire in the Borgo and Transfiguration. In addition, Verrochio
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They are very known for the similar creation of the bronze David , and statues of Colleoni and Gattamelata. As far as similarities both artist constructed the bronze David with classical influences, ambiguity and with a adolescent, youthful image. The posture of both David 's are built with contrappasto stance, with both left arms bent outward to signal pride and showing a strong sense of biblical context. However,Verocchio 's style of the bronze David differs from Donatello 's perception of David. Verrochio 's david is charmingly clothed, angular and more slim with muscles. Donatello 's David is seen with the long hair, his legs closer together and nude his characteristics show homosexuality, vulnerability, and feminism. Even though he stands shorter than Donatello 's David; his facial expression is more alert of his surroundings; less of an arrogant look compared to Donatello. Donatello 's David has soft features but, life size with the facial expression of a seductive smirk and a more serious stance placing the foot on top of Goliath 's head. Resting on the head of Goliath, Donatello 's foot and toes curled in Goliath 's hair is seen more with victory as to Verrochio 's the head of Goliath is resting peacefully after death. Verrochio uses less physical exaggeration and is less playful. In comparison, they also share similar qualities in Colleoni and
They are very known for the similar creation of the bronze David , and statues of Colleoni and Gattamelata. As far as similarities both artist constructed the bronze David with classical influences, ambiguity and with a adolescent, youthful image. The posture of both David 's are built with contrappasto stance, with both left arms bent outward to signal pride and showing a strong sense of biblical context. However,Verocchio 's style of the bronze David differs from Donatello 's perception of David. Verrochio 's david is charmingly clothed, angular and more slim with muscles. Donatello 's David is seen with the long hair, his legs closer together and nude his characteristics show homosexuality, vulnerability, and feminism. Even though he stands shorter than Donatello 's David; his facial expression is more alert of his surroundings; less of an arrogant look compared to Donatello. Donatello 's David has soft features but, life size with the facial expression of a seductive smirk and a more serious stance placing the foot on top of Goliath 's head. Resting on the head of Goliath, Donatello 's foot and toes curled in Goliath 's hair is seen more with victory as to Verrochio 's the head of Goliath is resting peacefully after death. Verrochio uses less physical exaggeration and is less playful. In comparison, they also share similar qualities in Colleoni and