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Bass presents a clear and concise art historical view of the Spanish court under Philip III.

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Interested in branching out from the big city of Madrid? Toledo offers a little bit of everything: history, architecture, art, religion, food, and beautiful views.

What are the subjects doing in the paintings of these 16th and 17th-century Spanish masters; where can visitors see these paintings today?

The RA presents the 'architects' architect'. Andrea Palladio's work and treatise, "I Quattro Libri dell'Architettura", has shaped buildings around the world for 500 years

Discover little-known facts about 15th- and 16th-century artists Luca Signorelli,Gentile Bellini, Barent van Orley, El Greco, and Sebastiano.

Often called the artistic and spiritual center of Spain, Toledo's walled city provides tourists with over 2000 years of a medieval history, just a short trip from Madrid

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Beautiful countryside and elegant, fascinating historical towns are easily accessible within an hour or so from Madrid.

The well-loved saint as depicted by various painters, including Caravaggio and El Greco.

Cruise passengers can choose a shore excursion to Seville or enjoy the shopping, restaurants, beaches, famous paintings and winding old streets in Cadiz.

Three everyday fruits find their way into memorable paintings by Camille Pissarro, Levi Wells Prentice, Jules-Joseph Lefebvre, Koloman Moser and Paul Cézanne.

Madrid's Prado Museum, Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection and Art Center of Queen Sophia constitute one of the world's greatest concentrations of fine art open to the public.

The saga of the Barnes Foundation and their new museum to be built on Museum Row in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, moves forward as the Philly City Council approves a lease.

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Between the Prado and Thyssen Museum, strolling through Retriro park and Plaza Mayor and visiting the 2800-room Palacio Real (Royal Palace), Madrid alone keeps you busy.

A Grande Dame along New York's Museum Mile, the Met is nirvana to art lovers and novices alike from around the world.

Fresh from its new extension in 2007, the Prado continues to grow, with a new collection of Goyas and other late 19th-century artists.

Few travelers can visit Galicia, Catalonia, Andalucia and the far-off Canary Islands on a single trip, but any of these sights would be the highlight of a vacation.

A critical appraisal of artist John Goto's digital works

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A world class collection of fine art in Madrid's Paseo del Arte

Despite the inconsistencies between their work or lifestyles and the traditional Catholic beliefs, these artists, authors and scientists are all Catholic.

Madrid offers art aficionados three excellent museums that display some of the greatest paintings anywhere in the world, all within a ten-minute walk.

You don't have to be a student to enjoy history, art and sports at Duke University. Spend a day exploring this beautiful campus and see why Blue Devils pride runs deep.

Crete offers travelers more than just sun-drenched beaches. Visit Heraklion and explore its many museums, churches and historic buildings.

Glasgow's Pollok Country Park which surrounds historic Pollok House and the Burrell Collection provides the perfect antidote to the bustling streets of the city centre.

European artists in 14th to 16th centuries have celebrated shortened names more famous than their given names.

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Saint Maurice, commander of the all-christian Theban Legion is remembered as the patron saint of the infantry.

Built as the fourth Winter Palace during the reign of Elizabeth and enlarged by Catherine the Great, the Winter Palace on the Neva River was the symbol of Imperial power.

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Picasso's depression over the 1901 suicide of his friend Carlos Casagemas initiated a series of somber yet striking paintings known as The Blue Period.

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Appreciating a country's food is one of the delights of travelling. Spanish candies are a particularly sweet way to get to knw the country.

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