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Visitors to Michelangelo's David ridicule Florida school's objection to the statue: 'I don't understand how you can say it's porn'.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Thomas, Trisha 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Michelangelo's David sculpture in Florence, which gained attention after a Florida school board pressured Principal Hope Carrasquilla to resign over complaints regarding a lesson that included the statue. Visitors to the Galleria dell'Accademia expressed disbelief at the situation, emphasizing the statue's significance in Western art and culture. The Florida Department of Education clarified that the issue was a matter between the school and its employee, asserting that the statue holds artistic and historical value. The incident has sparked discussions among parents and educators in Tallahassee, with some expressing dissatisfaction with the school board's leadership. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:162761746
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