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Prato

(Encyclopedia) PratoPratopräˈtō [key] or Prato in ToscanaPrato in Toscanaēn tōskäˈnä [key], city (1991 pop. 165,707), Tuscany, central Italy. It is a major textile-making center, known for its wool…

Pisano, Andrea

(Encyclopedia) Pisano, AndreaPisano, Andreaändrĕˈä pēzäˈnō [key], c.1290–c.1348, Italian sculptor, also called Andrea da Pontedera. His most important work, the first bronze doors of the baptistery…

Barros, João de

(Encyclopedia) Barros, João deBarros, João dezhwouN dĭ bäˈr&oobreve;sh [key], 1496–1570, Portuguese historian. Of noble family, he early entered the service of the prince who became King John III…

Bassano del Grappa

(Encyclopedia) Bassano del Grappa Bassano del Grappa bäs-säˈnō dĕl gräpˈpä [key], city…

New York Pro Musica

(Encyclopedia) New York Pro Musica (New York Pro Musica Antiqua), vocal and instrumental ensemble, founded in New York City in 1952 by Noah Greenberg. One of the earliest groups to attempt…