Italy has more famous works of art than any place on Earth. This book is chock-full of historical facts, beautiful landmarks, and instructions on how to draw them. Students will learn about the beginnings of the mysterious Etruscans and of the people who created the Roman Empire. Included are the Paestum, a Greek temple in Sicily that dates from the sixth century B.C., the bronze horses in front of St. Mark's basilica in Venice, the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and much, much more.