Italian Sculpture through the Ages
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1h 2m
Join Dr. Rocky for this video lecture where he shall trace the evolution of Italian sculpture from its origins in ancient Rome to its rebirth in the Renaissance. From ancient masterpieces such as the "Laocoön", to medieval masters such as Nicola and Giovanni Pisano, through the singular genius of Donatello and his contemporaries, all the way to the sublime art of Michelangelo and Bernini, enjoy an amazing journey through centuries of Italian sculptural beauty.
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