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Athens’ surviving art and architecture from 500 BC tells the story of a thriving city.
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The Parthenon and Temple of Concordia trumpet the sophistication of ancient Greek society.
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Tombs, catacombs, and early Christian art tell the story of Christianity in Rome
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Mighty fortified walls, awe-inspiring stone tombs, and troves of golden treasures.
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For centuries monks were great artists beautifully illustrating books they transcribed.
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Great examples of Romanesque churches can be found in Florence, Pisa, and Durham.
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Giotto covered Scrovegni Chapel with frescoes telling Bible stories with a new realism.
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At the Basilica of St. Francis, Gothic frescoes capture realism and powerful emotions.
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Holy relics were contained in dazzling jeweled vessels called reliquaries.
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Grand city halls, luxurious-for-the-day castles and palaces, and finely woven tapestries.
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The greatest art of the Middle Ages was Gothic church art.
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In ancient Rome, grand statues and imposing buildings were built with cheap or free labor.
