Great works of art and architecture are the highest expressions of a civilization's values, and a unique enhancement to human life.

Samuel H. Kress Foundation

This project has been financed in part with federal funds from the National Park Service, Department of the Interior through the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, Office of Cultural Development, Division of Historic Preservation. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Interior.

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