Though today public art is generally associated with temporary outdoor installations, New York City does have its fair share of permanently fixed alfresco artworks.
It stands to reason that France, a country with a deep and rich art history and some of the most dedicated collectors in the world, would also host some of the greatest art foundations.
Giotto helped revive naturalism in painting, bringing empathy and humanity, along with piercing observation, to his figures and illustrations of biblical stories.