The Florence Baptistery
People often try to imitate a finished product if it has become popular. When this is done after several years it is considered a revival. Usually the artist or patron has a purpose such as modeling after a powerful culture or religious significance. They may slightly change or mix other styles to make the best of past and present.
In Florence Italy there stands a baptistery. It resides west of the Florence Cathedral, which was …
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