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Museum Exhibit Takes a Fresh Look at Italian Renaissance Portraiture

Description:The Renaissance marked a turning point for Italian portraits -- a breakthrough in art history that is now on display at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. Keith Christiansen, chairman of European Paintings at the museum, says the exhibit shines a new light on 15th century art work. The exhibit, titled "The Renaissance Portrait from Donatello to Bellini" is made up of 160 works and includes paintings, sculptures, drawings and coins. (2:11)

Source: Reuters

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