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Art Bites 110: Prehistoric Stone Circles and Megaliths
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Ingeniously built stone circles of the megalithic age functioned as celestial calendars.
Art Bites 108: Greece’s Age of Hellenism
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The age of Hellenism traded the calm balance of the Golden Age for exuberance and realism.
Art Bites 107: Ancient Greek Theaters and the Golden Mean
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Ancient Greek theaters, statues of gods and athletes, and the guiding principle of balance
Art Bites 105: Ancient Greek Temples, the Parthenon and Its Art
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The Parthenon and Temple of Concordia trumpet the sophistication of ancient Greek society.
Art Bites 103: Ancient Greek Pottery
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Early art evolved from stick figures to the refined compositions of the Golden Age.
Art Bites 111: Prehistoric Tombs and Necropoli in Ireland and Orkney
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Mysterious societies built necropoli and tombs in remote corners like Ireland and Orkney.
Art Bites 109: Prehistoric Cave Paintings and Artifacts
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The painted animals in the caves of Lascaux show the artistry of people 15,000 years ago.
Art Bites 106: Ancient Greek Columns and Capitals
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A quick lesson makes it easy to identify Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian architecture.
Art Bites 126
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Interstitials from Rick Steves showcasing Europe's great art and architecture.
Art Bites 119: Ancient Roman Sculpture, Portrait Busts, and Realism
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Roman sculptors specialized in ultra-realistic, warts-and-all portrait busts.
Art Bites 113: Egyptian Pyramids and Tombs of the Pharaohs
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Egypt’s towering pyramids, lavish tombs hidden in hillsides, and glorious art treasures.
Art Bites 114: Ancient Greek Temples, the Parthenon and Its Art
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The Parthenon and Temple of Concordia trumpet the sophistication of ancient Greek society.
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