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Classical tradition

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The artistic, literary, and philosophical heritage of Ancient Greece and Rome, including conventions of representation, subject matter, and aesthetic principles.

AP course connection

Topic 2.4: 2.4 Theories and Interpretations of Ancient Mediterranean Art

Unit 2

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