Statue of David, sculpted by Michaelangelo (1475-1564)

Examine the statue of David, sculpted by Michaelangelo (1475-1564).
The objective of this essay is to compare the Biblical narrative to Michaelangelo's sculpture, identifying
deviations and congruity between the narrative and the artistic representation.
You will have to familiarize yourself with the narratives of David (Books 1 and 2 Samuel). You will also have
to gain some familiarity with the historical context of Michaelangelo's works. Your essay must be supported
by at least 3 scholarly sources.
In your analysis, please make sure to describe the following:

1. The purpose of the artist
2. The audience
3. The historical context
   a. when it was produced
   b. how it was viewed and interpreted
4. The structure of the sculpture
   c. anatomical descriptions
   d. dimensions
   e. over-exaggerated or under-exaggerated anatomical details

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