Donatello’s work has forever changed the way that art is created, viewed, and interpreted. Generally, this Italian Renaissance sculptor is considered by most experts to be one of the greatest sculptors of all time; he is also thought of as the founder of modern sculpture. Donatello’s impact on the art world will never be able to be truly measured. He had such an influence on artists that his techniques are still used by …showed first 75 words of 2011 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2011 total…does not fit the true description of a Renaissance Man, as many of his contemporaries do, his achievements in sculpting alone make him an important part of art history. Even though he is not a Renaissance man by definition, Donatello has achieved his own note-worthy fame. The niche that Donatello carved for himself in the art world has had an extremely long-reaching influence on present-day sculptors— for that we can be most thankful. -10-