How was it made? Donatello's clay modelling technique | V&A

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  • Опубліковано 10 кві 2023
  • Watch Sculptor Charlotte Hubbard recreate a panel from the a 15th-century terracotta sculpture, believed to have been made by the Renaissance master Donatello. Charlotte talks about the enduring appeal of clay, the importance of copying artworks, and shows us the full process - from making sketches in the museum, to building up the intricate figures of Adam and Eve by hand, aided by tools which are remarkably similar to those used in the Renaissance.
    You can see - and touch - the panel made by Charlotte in the exhibition Donatello: Sculpting the Renaissance.
    00:53 Sketching the object
    01:42 Wedging the clay
    02:27 Rolling the clay and scaling up the panel
    03:14 Modelling with tools
    04:24 Building up the figures
    05:05 Why do we make copies?
    05:44 Adding detail
    06:41 The firing process
    Find out more about the exhibition and book tickets: www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/don...
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  • @Michelle6998832
    @Michelle6998832 Рік тому +26

    I'm so glad I found this channel. I love the arts & it's many cultural backgrounds from all over the globe, be it: Ancient, early 19th & 20th century retro, art nouveau vintage, or modern. They all have something to offer, contemplate, learn & inspire. And for that, I'm grateful . 🙏🏻
    Thank you, V&A!

  • @jeanwillis2646
    @jeanwillis2646 Рік тому +12

    Thank you Charlotte, I found your short video mesmerising and look forward to seeing more of them

  • @katiaorgiana4135
    @katiaorgiana4135 Рік тому +5

    Such a lovely, tiny, precious documentary, very well made and very well explained by the sculptor. So easy to understand the process and witnessing the creation of a piece is so magic.

  • @jennylawson1980
    @jennylawson1980 Рік тому +9

    Ty for your wonderful videos. Since finding your channel I've learned so much, I've gained so many new techniques to learn from. You truly are amazing and I am thankful for your teachings and talent 😊

  • @ScumfuckMcDoucheface
    @ScumfuckMcDoucheface Рік тому +7

    I don't remember who said it, but I recall my mom reciting a quote that went something like "Art is never finished, only abandoned.".... I've always enjoyed and remembered that.

    • @paulklee5790
      @paulklee5790 Рік тому +1

      And occasionally you leave it on the bus… (ask me how I know!)

    • @bobm2331
      @bobm2331 Рік тому +2

      I remember a remark made to a bronze worker. "so how long does it take to polish this door, well I polish it until they take it away" intriguing comment.

    • @Michelle6998832
      @Michelle6998832 Рік тому

      @@paulklee5790 How do you know?
      (lol, I'm messing with you 😆 🤣 ❤️)

    • @williampaquet6573
      @williampaquet6573 Рік тому +2

      I've been a full-time working sculptor for over thirty years, and the quote is 100% accurate. The only thing that makes sure a piece is finished, is a deadline.

    • @tthomas184
      @tthomas184 Рік тому

      This is every piece I've ever made. 😂

  • @terradisiena
    @terradisiena Рік тому +26

    This is absolutely stunning. I am forever grateful for your videos. As long as you'll keep posting, I'll be watching.

  • @mara.a.delosarcos
    @mara.a.delosarcos Рік тому +2

    ¡Maravilloso trabajo!

  • @williamfahey6066
    @williamfahey6066 Рік тому

    Wonderful video.
    Thank you,
    Jeff

  • @markgoddard2560
    @markgoddard2560 Рік тому +7

    A joy to watch a craftsman such as this gent. Beautiful work made to look as easy as breathing. Such is the skill of a craftsman.

    • @jpkatz1435
      @jpkatz1435 Рік тому +3

      almost the right gender

    • @HalfWarrior
      @HalfWarrior Рік тому

      She’s not a gent. But she’s very skilled. Wow.

    • @SeymourDisapproves
      @SeymourDisapproves Рік тому

      Is "gent" not viewed as a gendered term where you are? That's kind of interesting if so.

  • @voraciousreader3341
    @voraciousreader3341 Рік тому

    I absolutely love these videos!

  • @punksintheback7062
    @punksintheback7062 Рік тому +3

    There are cameras, 3D scanners, 3D printers and this woman sit down to draw a masterpiece............
    That paper she's holding is a masterpiece too...
    I woud frame that and keep in my living room.

  • @seanjustg5425
    @seanjustg5425 Рік тому +1

    Thank you💓🙏🏼

  • @mrtransporter8014
    @mrtransporter8014 Рік тому

    Stunning👍

  • @ongdiy
    @ongdiy Рік тому +1

    Great job👍👍

  • @mrbluemonkeys
    @mrbluemonkeys Рік тому +2

    This was beautiful !

  • @iananderson33able
    @iananderson33able Рік тому

    Thank You 🌹

  • @analogalbacore7166
    @analogalbacore7166 Рік тому

    Fascinating

  • @amazingitsmade
    @amazingitsmade Рік тому +1

    Good job👍👍

  • @bobm2331
    @bobm2331 Рік тому

    Is there a specific reason you don't use a bat to move the relief around the studio? Very clear video. Thank you.

  • @elluisito000
    @elluisito000 Рік тому +24

    Master Splinter taught him well

  • @WJHDetroit
    @WJHDetroit Рік тому

    Love

  • @pepitojones9000
    @pepitojones9000 Рік тому +1

    What's the music in the background??

  • @jpkatz1435
    @jpkatz1435 Рік тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @user-ez1cu6kk6z
    @user-ez1cu6kk6z Місяць тому

    Wish I could find a sculptor/ tutor to teach me bass relief

  • @imfeelinkindabombastictoday
    @imfeelinkindabombastictoday 6 місяців тому

    what type of clay is it?

  • @TinganHamada86
    @TinganHamada86 Рік тому

    Hello kita hadir kerjanya bagus video👍

  • @HobbyOrganist
    @HobbyOrganist Місяць тому

    I made my master architectural models like this

  • @hwizell7478
    @hwizell7478 Рік тому

    Creative relief
    Physical therapy goals
    Four digits one thumb
    #haiku #hand #physicaltherapy

  • @brozbro
    @brozbro Рік тому +2

    All important sculptures should be scanned for 3D printing if necessary in the future

  • @deadwaste1
    @deadwaste1 Рік тому

    Everything is from the earth

  • @popnocturne7909
    @popnocturne7909 Рік тому

    Wow🤎

  • @desertor7677
    @desertor7677 Рік тому

    In spanishs

  • @mariapilarme
    @mariapilarme Рік тому +2

    That’s a really bad copy.

    • @zepoubelle
      @zepoubelle Рік тому

      Thank you, i was scrolling to find that comment.

    • @tthomas184
      @tthomas184 Рік тому +1

      It's a decent copy of a bad original.

  • @kristoforlearmonth4939
    @kristoforlearmonth4939 6 місяців тому

    Did Donatello have anything better to do?!

  • @BlueLineofthesky
    @BlueLineofthesky Рік тому

    I love the feeling of this video and love clay. I am not an artist but I am involved in ceramics and pottery for over 30 years. In my opinion, regardless of the original, the faces are not ...alive, the female arms are too thick and her breasts are way too high positioned and not realistic. Of course, I understand that this is made after the museum piece and I respect the artist's vision and technique. It is just my comment. I hope my opinion will be seen as a positive and constructive aspect. I am also on the side that considers that the artist of the original piece is NOT Donatello because the work is kinda...missing the life and acuity in perspective that Donatello is known for.

    • @tthomas184
      @tthomas184 Рік тому +1

      The arms are thick and the breasts too high on the original. She did a good job copying it. It's quite obviously not by Donatello, but a sub-par piece probably by an apprentice. Copying bad work isn't easy. 🤭

    • @BlueLineofthesky
      @BlueLineofthesky Рік тому

      @@tthomas184 True. She is a good artist but somewhow the original ensamble is disturbing visually. Not only in details, but as a concept.

    • @tthomas184
      @tthomas184 Рік тому

      @@BlueLineofthesky The concept is pretty basic, the composition I think is ok, its mostly the execution that is bad. It's muddy and incoherent. The whole thing looks like a rush job.

    • @BlueLineofthesky
      @BlueLineofthesky Рік тому

      @@tthomas184 Yes. True.

    • @tthomas184
      @tthomas184 Рік тому

      @@BlueLineofthesky You also pointed out its lacking the acuity of perspective Donatello is known for. Missed that, So true.

  • @JulietDoe-hn6mq
    @JulietDoe-hn6mq 2 місяці тому

    Wow this clay is very plastic

  • @SuperSnickerS19of88
    @SuperSnickerS19of88 Рік тому

    B.C.*

  • @JulietDoe-hn6mq
    @JulietDoe-hn6mq 2 місяці тому

    Wow this clay is very plastic