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Flying too close to the sun : myths in art from classical to contemporary / James Cahill, consulting editor

This survey examines the influence of Classical Greek and Roman mythology on visual art over 2,500 years. It features artworks from antiquity to the present day, analysing how foundational stories have been interpreted and reworked across different eras.
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