Florida school principal was forced to resign after allowing students to see Michelangelo’s ‘David’ statue. Read to know more.
Florida principal forced to resign
Hope Carrasquilla, the former principal of a school in Florida was forced to resign after allowing class 6 students to see Michelangelo’s ‘David’ statue. According to a BBC Report, Carrasquilla went to see the masterpiece at Florence’s Accademia Galleria on Friday with her family. Additionally, they were invited by Cecille Hollberg, the museum’s director. “I think it’s beautiful. It looks like a church. The thing that impresses me the most is that this whole gallery was built for him,” stated the former Principal. “There is also nothing wrong with the human body in and of itself. Michelangelo would have done him wrong to sculpt him in any other way. I think it’s wonderful,” she added.
“I am happy to be able to welcome her and introduce her to the beauties of our museum, besides showing her the David, a sculpture that, I repeat as I have said, has nothing to do with pornography,” stated Hollberg. Stating having Carrasquilla as an immense pleasure, Hollberd stated the statute is a representation of “a religious symbol of purity and innocence, the victory of good over evil.”
More on the issue with Michelangelo’s ‘David’ statue
In March, Hope Carrasquilla was forced to resign from her position as the principal of Tallahassee Classical School in Florida. The move was following a parent complaining that students of class 6 were exposed to pornography during a Renaissance art lesson. Michelangelo’s marble masterpiece depicts the Biblical David naked. He also has a sling over his shoulder and a rock in his hand, prepared for a battle with Goliath. Additionally, other parents complained they were not notified in advance about the children seeing a nude figure during their lessons. Carrasquilla also expressed her sadness that her time at the school ended on a sad note.