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Classical art originates from ancient Greece and Rome, from a genre of art called classicism. When it comes to classical art, the appeal is extremely aesthetic.

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Ezra Cohen has been collecting the spinning tops used on Hanukkah for more than 30 years, and loves discussing their rich ...