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The Historic Compromise with Fascist Art In Italy

John Ganz
Jun 28, 2022
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Velocitá Astratta, Giocama Balla 1913

On this trip to Rome, I’ve been struck by the apparent nonchalance of Italian society toward the cultural legacy of the fascist era. I shared a cab into the city from the airport with a professor of architecture, who was very pleased to point out the interesting buildings at the Foro Italico, the massive sports compl…

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