The Italian Renaissance Remix: How the Old Became New Again
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Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
While most people realize the Renaissance was a revival of ancient Greco-Roman culture, few realize how much Renaissance art was simply a rehashing of ancient works of art. Join Dr. Rocky for this webinar as he examines the influence of ancient art on Renaissance masterpieces!
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Redefining the Renaissance: Pontormo ...
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