man o man this is unbelievable. I for one love classical subjects. I love ancient culture and civilizations. Despise the Roman Empire? Haha please my friend be a little less ignorant. I am fascinated and intrigued by the Romans, Greeks, Spartans, Phoenicians and Ghengis Khlan. Hell come to think of it i'm into all of that stuff. Modern art? Modern art can look and be influenced by classical works. Not only are you incredibly ignorant, but this is not the place for you to be.