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Tag: Rome

The Artist and the Eternal City – Loyd Grossman

On September 15, 2021September 12, 2021 By bookskepticIn Reviews1 Comment

Can an artist single-handedly impact an entire city? Considering that the city in question is Rome, probably not. But add to the mix an influential politician and you have a recipe for success. Loyd Grossman’s book, The Artist and the Eternal City, charts the path of Gian Lorenzo Bernini through the streets of Rome.

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