Origens da Arte e da Cultura

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The universe, the Greeks believed, was not indifferent. 
The gods take an interest in human affairs, and intercede for 
good or ill in our designs. 
The contemporary view is that all this is charming but 
preposterous. Is it? Then answer this. Where did Hamlet 
come from? Where did the Parthenon come from? Where 
did Nude Descending a Staircase come from? 
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