In this video, we answer why Michelangelo's David is an icon of the Renaissance. It is a masterpiece of technical skill and attention to detail, carved from a single block of Carrara marble. The sculpture represents the Renaissance ideal of humanism and has become a symbol of Florence's power and pride. And undoubtedly, it one of the most recognizable sculptures in the world.

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0:00 Introduction
0:37 History of the Commission
1:30 Composition
1:49 Technical Masterpiece
2:51 Humanism
3:16 Significance of the sculpture
3:47 Conclusion