... cry from the Classical Greek style. Facial features exhibited cartoon-like expressions and the natural world was not represented in a realistic sense. Symbolism dominated the arts as the main theme of the time. The influence of the revival of interest in Greek history greatly contributed to the spirit of the Gothic era. The focus of the time was evolving and changing to reflect this influence, however, the church remained powerful, and religion continued to exert an extraordinary power over the thoughts and actions of individuals. Eventually, the skills of artists and sculptors became a performance of God-given talent that transcended personal glorification to offer his or her fellow Christians a prospect of the higher world. Within the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, in Paris, lies a statue that depicts the new vibe for everything Greek. The Notre-Dame-de-Paris is a statue of Mary and the infant Jesus, modeled after the ancient sculptures of ...

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