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BigmanPigman

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4. I learned that Michelangelo wanted the head to be too large

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Sun Aug 8, 2021, 07:00 PM

Aug 2021

so that when seen from the ground level the proportions were accurate. I never learned that his two pupils were looking in different from directions. Interesting.

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Michelangelo's David: Great Art Explained [View all] Uncle Joe Aug 2021 OP

When you see David in person wryter2000 Aug 2021 #1

Bravo! Such a wonderful video! FM123 Aug 2021 #2

Thanks! I always learn something with these history videos! lunatica Aug 2021 #3

I learned that Michelangelo wanted the head to be too large BigmanPigman Aug 2021 #4