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

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  • 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...
    More 'How was it Made?' films: • How was it made?
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  • @Michelle6998832
    @Michelle6998832 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @katiaorgiana4135
    @katiaorgiana4135 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @jeanwillis2646
    @jeanwillis2646 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @jennylawson1980
    @jennylawson1980 ปีที่แล้ว +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 😊

  • @terradisiena
    @terradisiena ปีที่แล้ว +26

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

  • @ScumfuckMcDoucheface
    @ScumfuckMcDoucheface ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @bobm2331
      @bobm2331 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @williampaquet6573
      @williampaquet6573 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is every piece I've ever made. 😂

  • @punksintheback7062
    @punksintheback7062 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @markgoddard2560
    @markgoddard2560 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      almost the right gender

    • @HalfWarrior
      @HalfWarrior ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @SeymourDisapproves
      @SeymourDisapproves ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mara.a.delosarcos
    @mara.a.delosarcos ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ¡Maravilloso trabajo!

  • @williamfahey6066
    @williamfahey6066 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful video.
    Thank you,
    Jeff

  • @voraciousreader3341
    @voraciousreader3341 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love these videos!

  • @seanjustg5425
    @seanjustg5425 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you💓🙏🏼

  • @mrtransporter8014
    @mrtransporter8014 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning👍

  • @mrbluemonkeys
    @mrbluemonkeys ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was beautiful !

  • @ongdiy
    @ongdiy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job👍👍

  • @iananderson33able
    @iananderson33able ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You 🌹

  • @analogalbacore7166
    @analogalbacore7166 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating

  • @WJHDetroit
    @WJHDetroit ปีที่แล้ว

    Love

  • @bobm2331
    @bobm2331 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jpkatz1435
    @jpkatz1435 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @elluisito000
    @elluisito000 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Master Splinter taught him well

  • @user-ez1cu6kk6z
    @user-ez1cu6kk6z หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @pepitojones9000
    @pepitojones9000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the music in the background??

  • @imfeelinkindabombastictoday
    @imfeelinkindabombastictoday 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what type of clay is it?

  • @HobbyOrganist
    @HobbyOrganist หลายเดือนก่อน

    I made my master architectural models like this

  • @TinganHamada86
    @TinganHamada86 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello kita hadir kerjanya bagus video👍

  • @hwizell7478
    @hwizell7478 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @deadwaste1
    @deadwaste1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everything is from the earth

  • @brozbro
    @brozbro ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @popnocturne7909
    @popnocturne7909 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow🤎

  • @desertor7677
    @desertor7677 ปีที่แล้ว

    In spanishs

  • @kristoforlearmonth4939
    @kristoforlearmonth4939 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did Donatello have anything better to do?!

  • @mariapilarme
    @mariapilarme ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s a really bad copy.

    • @zepoubelle
      @zepoubelle ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, i was scrolling to find that comment.

    • @tthomas184
      @tthomas184 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a decent copy of a bad original.

  • @BlueLineofthesky
    @BlueLineofthesky ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tthomas184 Yes. True.

    • @tthomas184
      @tthomas184 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @JulietDoe-hn6mq
    @JulietDoe-hn6mq 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow this clay is very plastic

  • @SuperSnickerS19of88
    @SuperSnickerS19of88 ปีที่แล้ว

    B.C.*

  • @JulietDoe-hn6mq
    @JulietDoe-hn6mq 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow this clay is very plastic