Florence: Masterpieces of the Accademia Gallery
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The Accademia Gallery in Florence has been described as a temple dedicated to the world's greatest statue - Michelangelo's David. Join me for this video lecture where we will examine the history of this great statue as well as the other great works in the collection by Michelangelo, his unfinished Slaves and St. Matthew.
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