Michelangelo - David: A Legend Born from Marble

For nearly 40 years, a colossal block of marble lay in the heart of Florence—given up as flawed and unusable by great sculptors. But where others saw only a broken stone, a 26-year-old genius saw an immortal figure: Michelangelo Buonarroti.

In this episode of "10 Minute Insight: Art," we tell the thrilling story of how this "Giant" became what is perhaps the most famous sculpture in the world: the David. Discover why this statue is far more than just a masterpiece—it was a political weapon, a symbol of the defiant spirit of an entire city, and an arti...