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C'est la vie! Vanités de Pompéï à Damien Hirst

by Claudio Strinati, Patrizia Nitti, Damien Hirst

An exploration of the artistic representation of death and the transience of life, showcasing nearly one hundred ancient, modern, and contemporary works, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, and jewellery.

Accession 16739 ISBN 9782081237926 Publisher Skira Flammarion
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