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

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Rick and his crew take you behind the scenes to show you just how they produce this series

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Salzburg: boat rides in Salzkammergut lake district, exploring the town of Hallstatt

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Europe’s classiest capital: the palace of Maria Theresa and a picnic on the Danube

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San Gimignano’s medieval towers, Cortona’s charming lanes and Orvieto’s papal intrigue.

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Tuscany's "sweet life": truffle hunting, an artichoke festival, the Leaning Tower of Pisa

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Milan's fashion, delis and opera house, and Lake Como, where Italy meets the Alps.

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Positano, Sorrento, the ancient temples of Paestum and the Blue Grotto beneath Capri.

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We’ll climb to the top of nearby Mount Vesuvius, then wander through the ruin of Pompeii.

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Edinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland.

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From Mount Snowdon, to sweeping Victorian promenadades, to the Beatles' Liverpool.

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Medieval York and Georgian Bath pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches.