How to Appreciate Renaissance Sculpture

The famous Renaissance sculptures of Michelangelo and Donatello may be housed in art museums in Italy, but these great works of art can be viewed anywhere, anytime in DVDs, movies, books on slides and on the Internet. If you can't afford a trip to Rome or Florence, there are many ways you can still appreciate Renaissance sculpture. Read on to learn how to appreciate Renaissance sculpture.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Watch the History Channel and other cable channels that feature art documentaries. If you miss a show, they are usually repeated later in the week. Sometimes DVDs of the programs (or similar programs) are available.

2. Enroll in a Renaissance art appreciation course at your local college or museum. Your local museum may also offer lectures, tours and seminars about Renaissance sculpture.

3. Buy books about Michelangelo, Donatello and other Italian Renaissance sculptors. These books are usually quite heavy and full of lush photographs of the artwork for you to indulge and appreciate.

4. Look at photographs of sculptures on art websites and read about their history. Sometimes websites offer miniature replicas of the artwork, like Michelangelo's David.

5. Find larger reproductions of Renaissance sculptures on fine gallery web pages. Grace your foyer with a replica of a Renaissance sculpture, or place it in your garden or backyard.

6. Visit art sites on your next trip to Italy, including the Vatican and the Gallery of the Accademia in Florence, home of Michelangelo's David.

Resources

• Reproductions of Renaissance Sculpture