Briefly outline the history of the fresco medium from ancient times through the 20th century. Select one particular fresco work and explain how, where, and when it was created. Identify the artist and place the work in one of the thematic categories

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Answers will vary depending on the selection of artwork. For example, Frescos have survived to the present day from the civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean, from China and India, and from the early civilizations of Mexico.

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In Mining the Museum, Fred Wilson rearranged a museum collection to convey ideas primarily about

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Which composer helped launch Brahms's career?

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