VIS 20 Lecture 99: Art Study Guide (FINAL)
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Eventually changed to right in front of city hall because the statue was so beautiful. Had an enclosure built around the marble because he didn"t like working with people watching him. Typically head of goliath is at the bottom of david"s feet. No head of david, instead david has concerned, stressed face. Suggests that this statue depicts david before the fight, not after. Symbolic that people of the city need to stay aware and watch out for enemies and dangers. Typically start of as artists, then switch into self taught architecture. Means the little temple and is located in a christian church that was built on the location where st. peter was crucified. It"s more of a reliquary dedicated to that location. 16 doric columns, 3 steps going up, doric frieze about christianity decorating the top. Circle is symbolic to god because of how perfect it is. Did not use a fresco, used oil paint and mixed paints instead.
