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Civilizations

The Distinction Between Craft and Genius

The Renaissance creates a contrast between ars and invenio.

Aired 05/15/2018 | Rating NR

Civilizations

The Distinction Between Craft and Genius

Clip: Episode 5 | 2m 3sVideo has Closed Captions

The Renaissance creates a contrast between ars and invenio.

University of London scholar Jerry Brotton discusses how the the Renaissance creates a contrast between ars and invenio.

Aired 05/15/2018 | Rating NR

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