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Who commissioned the sculpture Perseus with the Head of Medusa?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following articles discusses the sculpture of Perseus with the Head of Medusa?
Which of the following articles is fully available online as a PDF?
Which of the following articles is fully available online as a PDF?
Which article is written by Kathleen Weil-Garris?
Which article is written by Kathleen Weil-Garris?
Which article contains material on Perseus with the Head of Medusa?
Which article contains material on Perseus with the Head of Medusa?
According to the text, why did Cellini choose to work with bronze for the Perseus sculpture?
According to the text, why did Cellini choose to work with bronze for the Perseus sculpture?
What was the significance of the Perseus sculpture in relation to the Medici?
What was the significance of the Perseus sculpture in relation to the Medici?
Why was the casting of the Perseus sculpture significant for Cellini?
Why was the casting of the Perseus sculpture significant for Cellini?
Study Notes
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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