Art of the Western World
The Early Renaissance (#103)
Part I: The rebirth of classical themes and humanistic ideas marked the Renaissance in Italy, as seen in Florentines Brunelleschi, Masaccio, Ghiberti, and Botticelli. Part II: Glowing color, made possible by the new medium of oil paint, and minute detail set the work of the Flemish masters Van Eyck and Grünewald apart from the Florentines.
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This episode has not aired in the past few months on Iowa Public Television.
Program Description: Magnificent masterpieces of the Western world are presented in their cultural and historical settings. From the classical tradition to 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.
All Upcoming Episodes
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The Classical Ideal, 600 B.C.- 350 A.D. (#101)
Part I: Traces the origins of humanism and the immortal classical style to Ancient Greece. Part II: The genius of Roman engineering and architecture was used to build an empire, while portrait sculpture exalted its rulers.
- Fri, December 18, 3:00 AM on IPTV
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A White Garment of Churches: Romanesque and Gothic (#102)
Part I: With the fall of the Roman empire, Christianity flourished with the Church as patron of monumental Romanesque architecture and sculpture. Part II: The origin of Gothic architecture is found in the choir of the Abbey Church of St. Denis, while the Chartres Cathedral serves as a model of High Gothic style.
- Fri, December 25, 3:00 AM on IPTV
Past Episodes
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