Italian Sculptures Through the Ages
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1h 2m
Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
Join Dr. Rocky for this webinar as he traces the evolution of Italian sculpture from its ancient origins through to the modern world. From ancient Etruscans and Romans to the Renaissance genius of Donatello, Michelangelo and Bernini, all the way to the sublime creations of Canova, Italian sculpture as always represented history’s standard of excellence.
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