Ga. museum displays forgotten da Vinci sculptures Oct 2, 2009
The exhibit also features a marble statue of a bearded prophet by Donatello, the first time a life-size sculpture by the artist has ever visited the U.S. It also includes three bronze statues of John the Baptist preaching to a Levite and a Pharisee by Giovanni Francesco Rustici, a student of da Vinci who was influenced by his teacher's work. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
High offers free preview of da Vinci Oct 1, 2009
The exhibition also features work by Donatello, Rubens, Verrocchio, and Rustici. Also included are works from world-renowned collections, including those of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Vatican Museums, the Mus;e du Louvre, the British Museum, and the Museo Nazionale del Bargello in Florence. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
High and Low Relief Aug 17, 2009
He soon improved on that work, his style deepening under Italian influences, including that of Donatello the favorite Renaissance sculptor of those of us whose favorite Renaissance sculptor isn t Michelangelo. Saint-Gaudens won renown with consummate portrait busts. (New Yorker)
Peter Laird: from geek to comic-book superstardom Jul 14, 2009
The first comic book featuring the crime-fighting turtles known as Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello came out in May 1984, and the 3,000 copies sold out instantly. (You can find one on eBay for about $800. (Boston Globe)
Renaissance Art Exhibitions 2009 Mar 15, 2009
Some 25 by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), along with statues by Donatello (ca. 1386-1466), Verrocchio (ca. (Suite101.com)