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Who were Carracci's primary influencers?

  • Da Vinci and Michaelangelo

  • Picasso and Dali

  • His brother and cousin

  • Rembrandt and Van Gogh

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Carracci's primary influencers were his brother, Agostino, and cousin, Ludovico. The three artists formed the nucleus of the Carracci Academy, a renowned art school in Bologna during the late 16th century. The academy emphasized direct observation of nature and the study of classical art, breaking away from the prevalent Mannerist style of the time.
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