Question

Which two sculptures from the following were created by Michelangelo? A. Laocoon Group
B. Bird
C. Pieta
D. Nike of Samothrace
E. David Choose the correct answer from the options below :

• A. A and D only
• B. B and E only
• C. C and E only
• D. A and C only

Hint:

Logic Tip: Michelangelo's most famous sculptures are Pieta and David.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Michelangelo was one of the greatest sculptors of the High Renaissance. He is famous for monumental marble sculptures emphasizing:
• Anatomical perfection
• Emotional intensity
• Heroic human form

Step 1:
Pieta was created by Michelangelo between: \[ 1498 - 1499 \] It depicts:
• Virgin Mary
• Dead Christ Thus, option C is correct.

Step 2:
David was created by Michelangelo between: \[ 1501 - 1504 \] It is one of the greatest masterpieces of Renaissance sculpture. Thus, option E is also correct.

Step 3:
Laocoon Group (A)
Created by Hellenistic Greek sculptors, not Michelangelo. Bird (B)
Associated with modern sculpture, not Michelangelo. Nike of Samothrace (D)
An ancient Greek Hellenistic sculpture. Therefore, the correct pair is: \[ C \text{ and } E \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(3) C and E only}} \]