The most FAMOUS sculpture in the WORLD David by Michelangelo 10 Curiosities that no one ever told you

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Discover 10 Incredible Facts about Michelangelo's David! In this class, you will be amazed by the history of the most FAMOUS sculpture in the WORLD! My name is Silvano Formentin, I am an Italian teacher and I help people go from 0 to fluency in 8 months. In addition, I am passionate about Italian culture and history, which is why I brought this video to you today. Come with me! 5 tips for a perfect trip to Venice: • Video Do you want to learn more about the history of the most important tourist attractions in Rome, Florence and Venice? Then take part in my Historical Immersion Course, a series of video classes in the format of cinematic documentaries for you to immerse yourself in Italian history and culture. Discover Italy in a different way and learn how to have a trip 10x better: with more FREEDOM and SAFETY! What you will see in the Immersion: Classes in the format of Cinematic Documentaries. Specific classes on monuments, tourist attractions, history and cuisine so you can make the most of your trip - or simply get to know this fascinating country better. Discover Rome, Venice and Florence! And you'll also receive two special GIFTS by signing up TODAY: 1 MONTH OF CLASSES IN MY ITALIAN COURSE! R$650.00 DISCOUNT! (ONLY UNTIL FRIDAY) Plus a 30-day GUARANTEE to try the Immersion risk-free. Special Condition this week only: From R$1,000.00 for just R$349.00. Click on the link below and start your trip with Professor Silvano: https://pag.silvanoformentin.com.br/p... Take part in the 15-Day Italian Intensive Course by accessing the link: https://bit.ly/I15Dyt The only Gondola in Brazil Italian City in Brazil Nova Veneza-SC: • The only Gondola in Brazil Italian City... Receive exclusive Italian content on my Telegram channel! Click the link below to join, it's free: https://t.me/italianocomsilvano Become fluent in Italian in just 8 months with my Italian course. Join the waiting list: https://silvanoformentin.com.br/curso Visit my blog to read articles and listen to my podcast: https://www.blogdosilvano.com.br/ Download my Ebook: https://silvanoformentin.com.br/guia Follow our social networks: -Youtube: / @silvanoformentin . -Facebook: / culturaitalianaa . -Instagram: / silvano_formentin 0:00 Introduction 0:54 Statue of David, who is a biblical character, is over 5 meters tall 1:15 The block of Carrara marble commissioned by the church was so large that no artist in Florence accepted the challenge of sculpting it. 2:17 Michelangelo worked for 2 and a half years to complete the work. 2:57 Leonardo da Vinci and Sandro Botticelli decided the fate of the statue. 3:24 The statue of David was once struck by lightning. 3:53 Vandals tried to destroy David. 4:34 There are several statues of David in Florence, but why does Michelangelo's attract so much attention? 5:24 The block of Carrara marble used by Michelangelo, in addition to being gigantic, was fragile and of poor quality. 6:02 The character's head and hands were purposely made larger. 6:25 Michelangelo's David is simply the most famous statue in the world.

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