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                "Ruins and the Rebirth of Art in Italy,"

a show that opened in early October at the Colosseum in Rome, features ancient works of Italian art.

The bust of Augustus from Prima Porta purchased on the antiquarian market in 1938.

Photo:
Giuseppe Schiavinotto/
Italian Culture Ministry



http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/10/07/arts/08heritageslide_index.html