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Italian Officials Invite Parents and Students of Florida Charter School to Visit the Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze and View Michelangelo’s Iconic “David

After a controversy surrounding Michelangelo's iconic Renaissance masterpiece the "David" led to the resignation of the principal of a Florida charter school, Italian officials have reacted strongly and the Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze has invited the school's parents and students to visit the museum and view the statue in person. The incident has highlighted the differences between the U.S. culture wars and Europe, where art is still widely seen as a source of beauty and inspiration.