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

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/...
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[@Michelle6998832]

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[@katiaorgiana4135]

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]

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

[@ScumfuckMcDoucheface]

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]

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

[@bobm2331]

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]

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

[@williampaquet6573]

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]

This is every piece I've ever made. 😂

[@punksintheback7062]

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.

[@terradisiena]

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

[@jennylawson1980]

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 😊

[@markgoddard2560]

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]

almost the right gender

[@HalfWarrior]

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

[@SeymourDisapproves]

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

[@elluisito000]

Master Splinter taught him well

[@mara.a.delosarcos]

¡Maravilloso trabajo!

[@seanjustg5425]

Thank you💓🙏🏼

[@williamfahey6066]

Wonderful video. Thank you, Jeff

[@mrbluemonkeys]

This was beautiful !

[@ccptube3468]

U2

[@voraciousreader3341]

I absolutely love these videos!

[@iananderson33able]

Thank You 🌹

[@ongdiy]

Great job👍👍

[@mrtransporter8014]

Stunning👍

[@analogalbacore7166]

Fascinating

[@WJHDetroit]

Love

[@bobm2331]

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

[@Wicanrede]

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

[@pepitojones9000]

What's the music in the background??

[@jpkatz1435]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@HobbyOrganist]

I made my master architectural models like this

[@hwizell7478]

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

[@brozbro]

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

[@Deadsmegma]

Everything is from the earth

[@TinganHamada86]

Hello kita hadir kerjanya bagus video👍

[@imfeelinkindabombastictoday]

what type of clay is it?

[@popnocturne7909]

Wow🤎

[@kristoforlearmonth4939]

Did Donatello have anything better to do?!

[@desertor7677]

In spanishs

[@mariapilarme]

That’s a really bad copy.

[@zepoubelle]

Thank you, i was scrolling to find that comment.

[@tthomas184]

It's a decent copy of a bad original.

[@BlueLineofthesky]

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]

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]

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

[@tthomas184]

@@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]

@@tthomas184 Yes. True.

[@tthomas184]

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

[@JulietDoe-hn6mq]

Wow this clay is very plastic

[@SuperSnickerS19of88]

B.C.*

[@abnormallyfunny]

Not my religion

[@JulietDoe-hn6mq]

Wow this clay is very plastic