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A renaissance man is a person with many talents or interests. The term is often used to describe people who are well-rounded and have a wide range of knowledge.

Abstract art is art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality but instead use shapes, colors, forms and gestural marks to achieve its effect.

The renaissance began in the Italian city of Florence in the 14th century.

The renaissance started in Italy because that is where the Roman Empire was centered and therefore where classical learning was preserved. Additionally, Italy had a wealthy merchant class that had the leisure time and money to patronize the arts.

The Harlem Renaissance was a period of time in the 1920s when African American artists, writers, and musicians created a new cultural identity.

Museums should not be free because they are institutions that are meant to preserve and protect artifacts and specimens. They are also meant to educate the public about the cultures and history behind those artifacts and specimens.

Modern art is a type of art that is typically characterized by its abstract nature. Additionally, modern art often incorporates elements of popular culture.

Surrealism is art that is characterized by the element of surprise, unexpected juxtapositions and non sequitur.

Humanism was a movement that focused on human potential and achievements. It emphasized the importance of individualism, education, and the classics.

Pablo Picasso died on April 8, 1973 from pulmonary edema and heart failure at the age of 91.