bravure

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Whereas sculpture in Italy is distinguished by its technical bravure rather than by its spiritual excellences, French sculpture has for a long time taken the lead in the modern development, not only by reason of its admirable treatment of the most varied materials, but also through its universality of thought.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock 1840-1916 1913