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Oct 2020
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David by Michelangelo

Accessible Art History
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David by the incredible Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo is a fascinating work of Biblical proportions. To learn more, listen to this episode of Accessible Art History: The Podcast.


For images and sources, please visit this blog post: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-19-david-by-michelangelo

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