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| | The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Special Exhibitions: Prague, The Crown of Bohemia, 13471437 |
 | | Crowned King of Bohemia in 1347, Charles IV (13161378) sought to make his capital cityPraguethe cultural rival of Paris and Rome. |
 | | The remarkable flowering of art that transformed the city into Bohemia's Gothic jewel will be celebrated in "Prague, The Crown of Bohemia, 13471437"a landmark presentation of some 160 stunning examples, including panel paintings, goldsmiths' work, illuminated manuscripts, sculpture, silk embroideries, and stained glass. |
 | | He ascended to the throne of Bohemia in 1347 after the death of his father. |
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