No visit to Florence would be complete without a visit to L'Acadamia...the National Museum of Art. Fabulous works of art in many medias (paintings, books, wood panels, sculptures, etc) abound throughout the museum. The David, of course, is the centerpiece. Attributed to Michaelangelo, debate continues today as to whether or not he was the actual sculpturer. Who cares? It is still a beautiful piece of art. No matter what side you view it from, there is always something different to see...(does the left side of his face have a different expression than the right side?...does his right hand, the one holding the rock, seem out of proportion?).
Just as fascinating to us, and almost lost in the presence of The David, are the unfinished marble statues. Just looking at them, one can see what Michaelangelo meant when he said he did not create the sculpture, he merely released it from the marble.
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