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Early Italian Art on Display in Paris
People with an interest in the history of art should pay a visit to the Musee Jacquemart-Andre in Paris over the coming months to see an exhibition showcasing pieces from as far back as the 13th century.
The display is a showcase of work from the collection amassed by Bernard von Lindenau in the 19th century.
Included in the exhibition are masterpieces by Italian visionaries such as Sano di Pietro, Fra Angelico and Lorenzo Monaco, many of which are being shown in Paris for the first time.
The showcase compares the schools that emerged in Siena and Florence between the 13th and 15th centuries, highlighting the trends and characteristics that shaped Italian art in this period.
Visitors will learn about everything from Greek and Byzantine influences on Italian artists to the development of the Renaissance.
People staying in cheap hotels in Paris will find the Musee Jacquemart-Andre on Boulevard Haussmann, a stone's throw away from the Champs Elysees.
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Updated: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:18:51
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