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Rick Steves' Europe
Art Bites 180: Impressionism, Monet, Renoir, and Degas
With the cry, “out of the studio and into nature,” the Impressionists revolutionized art. Monet focused not on the physical object but on light, shadow, and color. Renoir painted everyday scenes with a soft focus. And Degas caught ballet dancers at candid moments.
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Side-tripping from Paris to the Ile-de-France, Versailles, Vaux le Vicomte & Fontainebleau
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Along the Loire River Valley, the beautiful French countryside is studded with châteaux.
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30 minutes of practical advice on how to have a culturally broadening trip to Europe
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30 minutes of practical advice on how to have a culturally broadening trip to Europe
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30 minutes of practical advice on how to have a culturally broadening trip to Europe
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We trace Venice's decline from Europe's most powerful city to its most hedonistic one.
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Hiking through the Cumbrian Lake District and Hadrian's Wall
