Question

Which humanist ideals are most expressed in the sculpture david by michelangelo??

Answer 1

Emphasis on realistic anatomy and Ancient Greek tradition.

Answer 2

Michelangelo's sculpture of David expresses David's rationality.

He knows he will not fight Goliath in a brutal way but with skills and reason. This moment of pure rationality is depicted by David's stance and his facial expression. This sculpture embodies the humanist ideal of a man who defeats brutallity with intelligence and will power.