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How does Michelangelo’s David reflect the influence of Classical Greek and Roman sculpture?
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It has a natural, contrapposto pose.
It has a natural, contrapposto pose.
It shows that Renaissance artists did not observe human anatomy.
It shows that Renaissance artists did not observe human anatomy.
It reflects the Greek belief that the human body is sinful.
It reflects the Greek belief that the human body is sinful.
It portrays a figure in Greek mythology.
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Correct answer: It has a natural, contrapposto pose.
Why: Michelangelo looked to Classical Greek and Roman sculpture for ideals of balanced, naturalistic human form — David displays contrapposto (weight shifted onto one leg), careful anatomical study, idealized proportions, and calm, restrained expression typical of classical statuary. The other choices are incorrect: Renaissance artists closely observed anatomy (not the opposite); Greek art tended to celebrate, not condemn, the human body; and David is a Biblical (Old Testament) figure, not from Greek mythology.
Why: Michelangelo looked to Classical Greek and Roman sculpture for ideals of balanced, naturalistic human form — David displays contrapposto (weight shifted onto one leg), careful anatomical study, idealized proportions, and calm, restrained expression typical of classical statuary. The other choices are incorrect: Renaissance artists closely observed anatomy (not the opposite); Greek art tended to celebrate, not condemn, the human body; and David is a Biblical (Old Testament) figure, not from Greek mythology.
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