The Renaissance was a period in European history that lasted from the fourteenth century to the seventeenth century. Artist used a mixture of styles and ideas from the middle ages and modern history, which created a cultural bridge between the two. In chapters twelve and fourteen I came across two works of art that are similar in meaning but the inspiration for the style comes from different time periods. In chapter twelve I came across Donatello’s version of David, that was first seen in 1469 in the courtyard of the Medici Palace in Florence. Donatello’s inspiration for this work of art was a mixture of biblical times and ancient Greek. He carved the sculpture out of bronze which was the Greeks choice of stone for warriors. Although David