House of de' Medici

  The existence of the Medici family was very much significant not only were a great number of fine artworks created; prestige artists were introduced during the period of Renaissance, the Medici family’s highly involvement in the city of Florence’s financials and politics had built a great fundamental for the blooms of art and architecture.

  The Medici family’s partnership, sponsorship supported numerous artists and their works. As at that time, artworks were created after a commission was paid. And the Medici certainly held a modest attitude for those artist who was really entitle of ability and creativity. Masters such as Michelangelo Buonarroti, Leonardo da Vinci etc.

  Looking at the Medicis’ relationship among socialites, artists and mainstream elite families during the Renaissance, we can easily discover that because Florence and its reign was driven to a prosperous stage, people were seeking for balances and accomplishment beyond food and clothing in a spiritual level. Fine arts and architecture had found their green house.

  And we are being able to see the shadow of a similar, typical society structure today. Developed countries’ citizen have always anticipate into art activities more frequently rather than developing, undeveloped ones. 

  One of the noblest artists affiliated with the Medicis was Donatello. And we shall not miss the statue David when it comes to Donatello. Its unprecedented attempting of creativity had become a representation of Renaissance’s artwork reaching its peak of times. David is in possession of several first attempting, such as first freestanding work, first nude male. On top of that, David’s helmet, feather and gestures were also given meanings. For instance, if we look at David from the side or his back, he could be identify as a woman when his leg or hip is blocking his genitals.