Question

question 8 of 10
what makes michelangelos david stand out from all other depictions of the same character?
a. he is standing next to jesus christ.
b. he sculpted instead of painted him.
c. he is rendered in bright colors.
d. he is poised before a burst of movement.

Explanation:

Most prior depictions of David showed him after defeating Goliath, often with the giant's head. Michelangelo's David is unique as it portrays the young man in the tense moment right before he confronts Goliath, captured in a contrapposto stance that conveys restrained, impending movement. Option A is incorrect as Jesus does not appear with David in this sculpture. Option B is incorrect because David was sculpted by other artists before Michelangelo. Option C is incorrect as the sculpture is a white marble work with no bright colors.

Answer:

D. He is poised before a burst of movement.