The cultural fight over Michelangelo's David
Some in Italy are trying to stop what they consider 'debasing' use of the sculpture
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Some in Italy are trying to stop what they consider 'debasing' use of the sculpture
Michelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504. But in the era of the quick buck, curators worry the marble...
Michelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504. But curators worry the marble statue’s religious and political significance is being diminished by the
Michelangelo's David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504. But in the current era of the quick buck, curators worry the marble statue's religious and political significance is being diminished by the thousands of refrigerator magnets and other souvenirs sold around Florence focusing on the statue's genitalia, The Galleria…
Michelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504. But curators worry the marble statue’s religious and political significance is being diminished by the thousands of refrigerator magnets and other souvenirs focusing on David’s genitalia. The Galleria dell’Accademia’s director has positioned herself as David’s defender and takes swift aim at those profiteering from his image.