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Art of the Western world

A series on the history of western art from Greek to modern times.

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  • "Early Renaissance"@en
  • "Realism and impressionism"@en
  • "Into the twentieth century"@en
  • "Romanesque & gothic"@en
  • "Classical ideal"@en
  • "Greece & Roman"@en
  • "Greece and Roman"@en
  • "Age of passion"@en
  • "Realms of light"@en
  • "Age of reason, an age of passion"@en
  • "In our own time"@en
  • "Baroque"@en
  • "Early renaissance"@en
  • "White garment of churches"@en
  • "White garment of churches, Romanesque and Gothic"@en
  • "World War II and beyond"@en
  • "High Renaissance"@en
  • "Fresh view"@en
  • "Romanesque and gothic"@en
  • "High renaissance"@en
  • "Picture Gallery"@en

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  • "A series on the history of western art from Greek to modern times."@en
  • "Provides a panorama of 2000 years of architecture, painting and sculpture. Studies the art masterpieces as reflections of the Western culture that produced them."
  • "The origins of Western art are traced to ancient Greece through Kouroi and Korai figures, as well as by the architectures of the Pantheon. From Greece to Rome through the Hellenistic period, the program focuses on the new artistic approach to human form and violent emotions that reached its pinnacle with the altar of Zeus at Pergamun. The second episode examines Romanesque and Gothic churches as evidence of the values of the societies that created them. Shows the affect of monasticism and pilgrimage on Romanesque church architecture."@en
  • "Provides a panorama of 2000 years of architecture, painting and sculpture. Studies the art masterpieces as reflections of the Western culture that produced them."@en
  • "Presents a survey of Western art, tracing its origins from the Classical Greek and Roman concepts to modern abstract expressionism."
  • "Presents a survey of Western art, tracing its origins from the Classical Greek and Roman concepts to modern abstract expressionism."@en
  • "This slide program traces development of art in the Western World from ancient Greece to post-modernism."@en
  • "Historian Michael Wood leads a nine-part tour through 2,500 years of Western painting, sculpture, and architecture, filmed at over 150 locations in eight countries and featuring commentary by historians and scholars."@en
  • "An introduction to and study of artistic masterpieces from the Western world. Interpretation and commentary by art historians emphasize the significance of each work and its relationship to art movements, art theory and the social environment."@en
  • "Presents the PBS television series. Filmed on location all over Europe and America. Combines films of the Annenberg/CPB Collection with a Picture Gallery."@en
  • "Masterpieces of the Western world are presented in their cultural and historical settings. This survey of Western art provides unusual perspectives and close-up examinations of monuments and artworks."@en
  • "This art history series covers the religious, intellectual and social contexts of artworks, allowing students to see the relevance of art to other subject areas. Covered is art from ancient Greece to contemporary New York, visually reinforcing the defining periods of Western Art."@en
  • "An introduction to and study of artistic masterpieces from the Western World. Interpretation and commentary from art historians emphasize the significance of each work and its relationship to art movements, art theory and the social environment."
  • "An introduction to and study of artistic masterpieces from the Western World. Interpretation and commentary from art historians emphasize the significance of each work and its relationship to art movements, art theory and the social environment."@en
  • "Magnificent masterpieces of the western world are presented in their cultural and historical settings."@en
  • "Traces the origins of humanism and much of Western art to ancient Greece. Discusses Kouroi and Korai figures and the architecture of the Parthenon. Identifies Roman art as inherently political art that concentrated on technical sophistication and detail. Traces the decline of humanistic values in the late antique period where classical themes and forms were adapted to serve Christian purposes. Features art experts John Boardman and Richard Brilliant."@en
  • "This beautifully filmed series offers unusual perspectives both historical and visual on the Western world's seminal works of painting, sculpture and architecture. On this journey from the elegant classical tradition of ancient Greece to the energetic and spontaneous modern period, this video broadens the viewers' understanding by presenting works within a religious, intellectual and social context."
  • "Magnificent masterpieces of the Western world are presented in their cultural and historical settings. From the restrained classical tradition to energetic and spontaneous modern art, each artistic movement is interpreted through its major paintings, sculptures, and works of architecture. Comments from internationally known art experts and critics assist in understanding and appreciation of the works. The series can be used to introduce students to the Western canon, or as review material for teachers."
  • "Magnificent masterpieces of the Western world are presented in their cultural and historical settings. From the restrained classical tradition to energetic and spontaneous modern art, each artistic movement is interpreted through its major paintings, sculptures, and works of architecture. Comments from internationally known art experts and critics assist in understanding and appreciation of the works. The series can be used to introduce students to the Western canon, or as review material for teachers."@en
  • "Masterpieces of the Western world are presented in their cultural and historical settings. This survey of Wetern art provides unusual perspectives and close-up examinations of monuments and artworks."
  • "Traces the Western tradition in the visual arts from their origins in ancient Greece to the present day. Highlights masterpieces of painting, sculpture, and architecture."
  • "Series examines masterworks of art in intimate detail and in multiple dimensions."
  • "Examines Romanesque and Gothic churches as evidence of the values of the societies that created them. Shows the effect of monasticism and pilgrimage on Romanesque church architecture. Uses Gislebertus's sculpture at St. Lazare in Autun to show the medieval focus on Heaven and the afterlife. Features experts Paul Crossley, William Clark and Anne Prache."@en
  • "Hosted by Oxford-educated historian, author, and documentarian Michael Wood. Features close-up views of masterpieces and expert commentary by historians and scholars. Stunning shots of Greece, Italy, France, and other dazzling locales."@en
  • "This series presents original works of sculpture, painting and architecture in all their magnificent detail through vivid, close-up photography. The segments compare the representative works of consecutive periods from ancient Greece and Rome through the 20th century."@en

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  • "History"@en
  • "History"
  • "Documentary television programs"
  • "Documentary television programs"@en
  • "Video recordings"
  • "Video recordings for the hearing impaired"
  • "Video recordings for the hearing impaired"@en
  • "Television programs"@en
  • "Documentary films"
  • "Nonfiction television programs"
  • "Nonfiction television programs"@en
  • "Educational television programs"
  • "Educational television programs"@en

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  • "Art of the Western world"
  • "Art of the Western world"@en
  • "Art of the Western World [DVD]"@en
  • "Art of the Western World"@en
  • "Art of the Western World"
  • "Art of the western world"@en
  • "Art of the western world"
  • "Art of the Western World the Classical ideal, A white garment of churches, Romanesque and Gothic"@en
  • "Art of the Western world : from ancient Greece to post-modernism"
  • "Art of the western world from ancient Greece to post-modernism : Vol. 3"@en
  • "Art of the Western world from ancient Greece to post-modernism"@en

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