Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece is a collection of essays by John Addington Symonds that explores the art, culture, and history of Italy and Greece. As a scholar of Renaissance art and classical antiquity, Symonds uses his deep knowledge and personal experiences to reflect on the places he visits, offering both travel writing and cultural analysis.The essays are organized into two parts: one focused on Italy and the other on Greece. Symonds weaves his intellectual and artistic interests throughout his narratives, blending personal travel memoirs with in-depth examinations of the cultural and historical significance of the places he explores.