Why Was Michelangelo's David Not Placed on the Florence Cathedral's

question 15

Multiple Choice

Why was Michelangelo's David not placed on the Florence Cathedral's facade as was originally planned?

• A)Church officials objected to its nudity.
• B)The Medici family claimed it for their garden.
• C)It could not be lifted there due to its size.
• D)Michelangelo refused to part with it.

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