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This book was originally a lecture notes on the history of art when Danner studied fine arts in Paris, including Italian painting during the Renaissance, Dutch painting and Greek sculpture. It is very instructive for us to appreciate Greek sculpture, one of the origins of European Renaissance art and European philosophy. After reading, readers will definitely be impressed by Danner's extensive knowledge, unique ideas, meticulous analysis, and insightful insights. They will also find that the origin of art is like this, and the fog that hinders us from appreciating works of art is gradually dissipating.