Il Papa contro Canova? Storie di censura nella Roma della Restaurazione
· Via Della Chiesa Nuova
Art exhibition: 'Destini Incrociati' explores the tension between artistic expression and censorship in post-Restoration Rome. Through meticulous archival research, Ilaria Fiumi Sermattei reveals the challenges faced by artists like Antonio Canova under the strict moral scrutiny of Pope Leo XII. This captivating journey delves into an era of artistic passion and rigid prohibitions, appealing to art lovers and historians interested in the complexities of neoclassical beauty.