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Romanesque art illustrated Bible lessons: teaching, inspiring, and scaring the faithful.
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Auguste Rodin brought Impressionism to stone with iconic statues like “The Thinker.”
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Epic, melodramatic canvases, images that stir the emotions, and an embrace of nature.
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Art Nouveau went organic with willowy maidens, melting eaves, and an embrace of nature.
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Rome was Bernini’s gallery where you can see his squares, fountains, and finest statues.
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The French Revolution came with art that celebrated liberty, equality, and brotherhood.
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Painters, such as Velázquez, were paid to make royals look more divine than they were.
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Neoclassical was a stern, no-frills style that celebrated a new age of science and reason.
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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.
