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The 15th and 16th centuries marked one of the most interesting periods in European art history. The deep symbolism, allegory, rich imagery, and iconography can be found in this extensive and well-organized slideshow. From El Greco to Bosch, Durer to Grunwald, this presentation has it all!

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renaissance art, visual literacy, iconography

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renaissance art, spanish art, visual literacy, french art, iconography, germanic art, allegorical art, protestant germanic art, western european art, french architecture, netherlandish art, arty history, social studies
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12th - Higher Ed
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Social Studies & History
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