Sample content Comparison of Three Sculptures Comparison of Three Sculptures The creation of art is influenced heavily on the surrounding culture and society. The three versions of David provide a great example of how time period and culture represent a single object or person. Through the study of various David sculptures by Donatello, Michelangelo, and Bernini, it’s apparent how each artist was influenced by trends and styles of their particular era. The sculptures of David by Michelangelo and Donatello were both inspired by the Renaissance style of sculpture. Both sculptures display David in the contrapposto position. The body of David is sculpted nude, relaxed, and with his back curved naturally. This style of sculpture was very popular in this era because it was a representation of