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Art of the Western World

The High Renaissance (#104)

Part I: Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael displayed extraordinary talent working in a variety of media and elevated the status of the artist in Italian society. Part II: Venetians like Titian, Tintoretto, and Palladio readapted the classical style with a theatrical flourish. [58 minutes] Closed Captioning

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Information For Teachers

Grade Levels
9-12+
Curricular Areas
The Arts
Series Length
9 episodes
Average Episode Length
57 minutes
Record Rights
Record only; no duplication allowed
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Series 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.
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