From Ancient Greece to post-modernism. Classical ideal. White garment of churches-romanesque and gothic. Early renaissance. High renaissance. Realms of light-the baroque. Age of reason, an age of passion. Fresh view-impressionism and post-impressionism. Into the twentieth century. In our own time.
Notes:
"Major funding provided by the Annenberg/CPB Project." "From Ancient Greece To Post-Modernism." Instructional. Michael Wood.
Contents:
Disc 1. The classical ideal ; A white garment of churches: Romanesque and Gothic art ; The early Renaissance -- disc 2. The High Renaissance ; Realms of light: the Baroque ; An age of reason, an age of passion -- disc 3. A fresh view: Impressionism and Postimpressionism ; Into the 20th century ; In our own time.
Summary:
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.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.