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Art
I learned about lapis lazuli, mined from the mountains of Afghanistan and ground into ultramarine, a pigment once valued more highly than gold. In Renaissance Europe, its use was a marker of status, its brilliance reserved for the Virgin Mary’s robe or the heavens behind divine events. Artists would sometimes leave spaces blank in their paintings,... See more
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Art Movements: Renaissance to Contemporary Era
I. Executive Summary
Western art history, from the Renaissance to the present, is a continuous, dynamic evolution reflecting humanity's shifting perceptions, intellectual pursuits, and technological advancements. This trajectory is not linear but a complex tapestry of interconnected movements, each
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