A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David raises questions about freedom of expression
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Michelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504. But ...
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Michelangelo's David: Fit for the classroom?
It's a classical school, he said, so students see nude images in Renaissance art, including Michelangelo's 16th-century sculpture of David, every year. The problem this time was that the ...
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The cultural fight over Michelangelo's David
Michelangelo's David is among the most famous pieces of Renaissance artwork and remains a well-known symbol of Italy. More than 1.4 million people visit the sculpture annually at Florence's ...
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Florida Parents Oust Principal after Sixth-Graders Were Shown Michelangelo’s David
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Florida Principal Out of a Job After 6th-Graders Viewed Michelangelo's 'David' During Art Lesson
A school principal in Florida has resigned after parents allegedly complained about their sixth-grade students seeing Michelangelo's famed sculpture of the Biblical figure David. According to the ...
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Fla. Principal Forced to Resign for Showing Students Michelangelo's 'David' Visits Sculpture
"David," sculpted by Michelangelo around the year 1500, is considered a masterpiece by critics and is one of the most recognized pieces of art in the world. The publication reported that Galleria ...