Rick Steves Art of Europe
Description
From climbing deep into prehistoric tombs on the Scottish isles to summiting Michelangelo's dome at the Vatican, Rick Steves makes art fun and accessible while showcasing European art history.
Upcoming Episodes
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Ancient Rome
From its architecture to statues, mosaics and frescos, Rome gave Europe its first taste of a common culture; at its peak, the Roman Empire was a society of luxury. (60 minutes)
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The Middle Ages
Europe spends one thousand years in the Middle Ages following the fall of Rome; the High Middle Ages bring castles, Gothic cathedrals and exquisite art. (60 minutes)
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The Renaissance
Around 1400, a rebirth of classical culture shows itself in statues, paintings and architecture of Florence, Italy, then Spain, Holland, Germany and beyond. (60 minutes)
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Baroque
In the 1600s and 1700s, Baroque bubbles over in the Catholic south with fancy decoration and emotion, while the Protestant north is more sober; France sees revolution, Napoleon and Neoclassicism. (60 minutes)
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The Modern Age
The Industrial Revolution spawns new artistic styles; the 20th century inspires expressionism, cubism, surrealism and abstract; artists like Van Gogh, Picasso and Dali express the complexity of the modern world. (60 minutes)
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Stone Age to Ancient Greece
Mysterious tombs, megaliths and cave paintings emerge from the Stone Age; Egyptians and Greeks lay the foundation of Western art, creating a world of gods, pyramids, temples and lifelike statues. (60 minutes)
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