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Italian art, European Art To 1599
Related Category: European Art To 1599
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Italian art, works of art produced in the geographic region that now constitutes the nation of Italy. Italian art has engendered great public interest and involvement, resulting in the consistent production of monumental and spectacular works. In addition, Italian art has nearly always been closely allied with the intellectual and/or religious currents of its day while retaining its own remarkable past as a continual source of inspiration.
For a discussion of early works in the area see Etruscan art and Roman art. See also Italian architecture.
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