Caressing Marble: The Life and Works of Antonio Canova
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1h 9m
Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
Antonio Canova was Europe’s most famous artist at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. His sublime Neoclassical sculptures – such as “Cupid and Psyche,” ”Perseus with the Head of Medusa,” and the “Venus Victrix” (Paolina Bonaparte, younger sister of the emperor) – are some of the most beautiful in history. In this exclusive webinar, Dr, Rocky will explore the life and career of the great Italian sculptor.
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