A Closer Look: Episode 9 - Michelangelo’s David

Michelangelo’s David is an icon of Renaissance art and one of the most recognised and copied works of art in the world. Its sheer physical beauty is hard to ignore - and it has long been called a perfect sculpture. But what lies behind this masterpiece and how did the young artist create this work that embodies so much of the philosophy of his day?

In this episode of A Closer Look, Dr Nick Gordon and Dr Kathleen revisit this masterpiece by Michelangelo

Kathleen Olive

Kathleen is one of Australia’s best-known cultural tour leaders, with over fifteen years’ experience leading tours to Western Europe, North America, Australasia and Japan. 
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NICK GORDON

Nick Gordon is a cultural historian with a University Medal and PhD from the University of Sydney, and significant expertise designing modern and contemporary art-focused tours to Western Europe, Asia and Australasia. He is also a practising artist.