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Art Bites 123: The Fall of Rome
Rome declined for centuries after its peak and art tells the story. Emperors — some good and many bad — left monuments
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Art Bites 118: Ancient Roman Mosaics and Frescoes
While Roman buildings were solid, no-nonsense designs, they were also beautifully decorated. Mosaics were a Roman forte and a favorite
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Art Bites 117: Ancient Rome’s Pantheon
The Pantheon is the best-preserved building from ancient Rome, giving us a feel for the magnificence and the splendor of
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Art Bites 116: Minoan Art and Architecture
The Minoans thrived on the Greek isle of Crete from 2000 to 1100 BC. The remains of their palace and
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Art Bites 115: Temples of Ancient Egypt
The great temples of ancient Egypt are where, 4,000 years ago, priests and pharaohs huddled privately with the gods.