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WORDS BEHIND THE ART


The Acanthus Leaf: A Timeless Motif in Italian Architecture Details
While traveling through Italy, discover the meaning behind the elegant acanthus leaf carved into ancient columns and churches. Learn how this timeless architectural motif, born in ancient Greece and refined in Rome, reveals hidden stories in Florence, Venice, Pompeii, and beyond.
Yana Evans
May 304 min read
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