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Perseus with the Head of Medusa

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Who commissioned the sculpture Perseus with the Head of Medusa?

Bandinelli

Duke Cosimo I de' Medici (correct)

Donatello

Michelangelo

What is the subject matter of the sculpture?

The story of Hercules and Cacus

The story of Perseus beheading Medusa (correct)

The story of Judith and Holofernes

The story of David and Goliath

What is depicted in the bronze relief panels on the base of the sculpture?

The story of David and Goliath

The story of Judith and Holofernes

The story of Hercules and Cacus

The story of Perseus and Andromeda (correct)

Which of the following articles discusses the sculpture of Perseus with the Head of Medusa?

Römisches Jahrbuch für Kunstgeschichte 20, (1983): 377–415 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following articles is fully available online as a PDF?

Europe in the age of enlightenment and revolution (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which article is written by Kathleen Weil-Garris?

On Pedestals: Michelangelo's David, Bandinelli's Hercules and Cacus and the Sculpture of the Piazza Della Signoria (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which article contains material on Perseus with the Head of Medusa?

Europe in the age of enlightenment and revolution (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why did Cellini choose to work with bronze for the Perseus sculpture?

Cellini believed that bronze would give the sculpture life-giving blood. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Perseus sculpture in relation to the Medici?

Perseus symbolized Duke Francesco Medici, with Andromeda representing his bride Giovanna. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why was the casting of the Perseus sculpture significant for Cellini?

Cellini wanted to prove himself as a sculptor in a newly refurbished medium. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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Perseus with the Head of Medusa Sculpture

Commissioned by Cosimo I de' Medici, the Grand Duke of Tuscany
Subject matter: Perseus holding the head of Medusa, a mythological scene
Bronze relief panels on the base depict scenes from Perseus' mythological story
Cellini chose bronze for the sculpture due to its ability to capture fine details
The Perseus sculpture signified the triumphant power of the Medici family
The successful casting of the Perseus sculpture was a significant achievement for Cellini, showcasing his expertise

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