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The turbulent century and its rule-breaking art—Picasso, Surrealism and edgy architecture.

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Shimmering Impressionist canvases by Monet and Renoir, plus Van Gogh, Gauguin and more.

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Roaming Europe, we admire stately Neoclassical buildings and dramatic Romantic paintings.

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We marvel at Baroque’s over-the-top churches, palaces, bubbly fountains, and theatric art.

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From Portugal to Germany, booming economies and new technologies produce exquisite art.

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Florence’s bold “rebirth” is powered by the genius of Leonardo, Rafael, and Michelangelo.

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Soaring Gothic cathedrals of radiant stained glass, plus art celebrating worldly pleasure.

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Early Europeans produce diverse art: from Christians to Muslims and Byzantines to Vikings.

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The grand cities of ancient Rome’s vast empire and majestic churches of its fall.

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Rome’s rise, as seen in its supersized monuments, colorful mosaics, and marble Caesars.

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Greece’s timeless art: Golden Age temples, alluring Venuses, and exuberant Winged Victory.

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We marvel at Stone Age cave paintings, mighty megaliths, and mysterious goddesses.