Pieta by Michelangelo

Name:Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti SimoniBorn: 6 March 1475Field: sculpture, painting, architecture, and poetryTraining: Apprentice to Domenico Ghirlandaio Died: 18 February 1564 (aged 88)

Why is he famous?

Michelangelo is famous for all his work he has created example his artwork and paintings. Also his work is beyond other peoples work. He is excelled in many fields such as painting, sculpture, architecture.

What material was made with?

The sculpture was carved from marble sculpture.

David by Donatello

Name: Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi

Born:c. 1386Field: SculptureTraining: Lorenzo GhibertiDied: 13 December 1466 (aged 80)

Why is he famous?

This Renaissance sculptor was famous for his invention of the techniques. In the technique the sculpture seems deep but is actually done on a very shallow plane. He made the first bronze sculptures. So his figures which were very realistic were the stepping stones for sculptors to use other materials.

What material was made with?

Donatello sculpted his marble David in Florence.