What was groundbreaking about Donatello's David?
First marble nude
First wooden sculpture
First freestanding nude male since antiquity
First bronze relief
Answer
Donatello's David was groundbreaking as it was the first freestanding nude male sculpture since antiquity. This marked a significant departure from the traditional depiction of male figures in art, which had typically been clothed or draped. Donatello's David, with its naturalistic proportions and anatomical detail, represented a new era of realism and humanism in sculpture.
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