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. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) via Associated PressROME (AP) — 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. AdvertisementCarrasquilla 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. “I am sure that Mrs. Carrasquilla will find here, in Florence, the welcome and the solidarity that she deserves,″ the director added.

Source: Huffington Post April 29, 2023 02:11 UTC