Why is Michelangelo’s David naked?
A question that my guests often ask me is, “Why is Michelangelo’s David naked?” Even if nudity in art should not surprise us, many find it shocking or improper. I am sure you’ve heard of the shocking case of an American school principal who showed the image of Michelangelo’s David in class during an art […]
Santa Croce Church in Florence
Art, history and Franciscan spirituality Florence is so much more than the Uffizi Gallery! Almost at every corner the city surprises you with yet another little treasure: a statue, a tabernacle or some beautiful frescoes. And then, there are the Florentine churches which preserve countless masterpieces, traces of long and prosperous history of the city. […]