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Rick Steves' Europe
Art Bites 186: Modern Art and the Isms of the 20th Century
Art in the 20th century was a parade of isms: Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, and more. And with the advent of abstract and non-representational art, it seemed the only rule was there are no rules.
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Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.

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Denmark's Aarhus, Roskilde and Aerø

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Copenhagen, home of Europe’s first great pedestrian boulevard, and Tivoli Gardens.

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Greece's Peloponnese Peninsula: Nafplio, Olympia, the theater at Epidauros and Mycenae.

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The must-sees of ancient Athens: the Parthenon, Agora, and National Archaeological Museum.

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We tour the Czech Republic's many cultural riches and offbeat delights.

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We’ll take in Vienna's wealth of elegant gardens, great art and fine music.

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In this episode, we’ll focus on often-overlooked Luzern, Bern, Zurich, and Lausanne.

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We blitz through Vatican City, Monaco, San Marino, Liechtenstein and Andorra

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Spain’s Catalunya: Barcelona, Montserrat and an artist's pilgrimage along the Costa Brava.

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The Dordogne River Valley--its dramatic castles, evocative cave paintings, prized cuisine

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We’ll slow down to enjoy Burgundy’s edible, drinkable, scenic, and floatable delights.