Although architectural works are often viewed as cultural or political symbols, they can also be considered art -- even fine art. Dutch artist M.C. Escher used a pencil to produce intricate and dramatic light-and-shadow drawings of structures and designs. Raphael Sanzio was a Renaissance painter and architect who painted beautiful structures around his subjects.

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