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To: MEG33


Michelangelo began work on the colossal figure of David in 1501, and by 1504 the sculpture (standing at 4.34m/14 ft 3 in tall) was in place outside the Palazzo Vecchio. The choice of David was supposed to reflect the power and determination of Republican Florence and was under constant attack from supporters of the usurped Medicis. In the 19th century the statue was moved to the Accademia.

Happy Birthday Michelangelo!

My in-laws were born in southern Italy.
I had hoped to visit Italy but, we will never get there ....
there are too many places in this country that I am looking forward to visiting.

380 posted on 03/06/2008 10:49:08 AM PST by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
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To: JustAmy

I saw a beautiful copy of this at the Getty Museum in California.IIRC.


385 posted on 03/06/2008 11:08:13 AM PST by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military)
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