A former Florida school principal who was forced to resign after students were shown an image of Michelangelo's iconic statue of a nude David viewed the masterpiece in person on Friday in Florence.
after students were shown an image of Michelangelo's iconic statue of a nude David viewed the masterpiece in person on Friday in Florence.
Cecilie Hollberg, who directs the Accademia Gallery in Florence, where the David is the star attraction, said that Hope Carrasquilla, her husband and two children,Carrasquilla stepped down as principal of Tallahassee Classical school in the Florida city last month after one parent claimed the towering sculpture was pornographic. Other parents complained they weren't notified in advance that their children would be shown the nude figure during a lesson featuring the Renaissance.
Hollberg added that the work's nudity"is a clear expression of the Renaissance, which puts man at the center of attention." Michelangelo's marble sculpture depicts the Biblical David, naked, with a sling over his shoulder and a rock in his hand, ready for battle with Goliath.Hollberg noted that currently, more than 50% of gallery visitors come from the United States.
"I am sure that Mrs. Carrasquilla will find here, in Florence, the welcome and the solidarity that she deserves,'' the director added.Trending News
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