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S12.E1 ∙ Art of Prehistoric Europe

Sat, Sep 30, 2023

As the Ice Age glaciers melted, prehistoric Europe bloomed with sophisticated art. From Ireland to France, Scotland to the Greek Isles, we traverse that mystical world of megaliths, cave paintings, magical goddesses, and wrinkled bog people.

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S12.E2 ∙ Art of Ancient Greece

Sat, Oct 07, 2023

Ancient Greece laid the foundations of Western art. Traveling from its sun-splashed isles to the rugged mainland to bustling Athens, we trace the rise of Greek culture. We marvel at the timeless Acropolis, perfect Parthenon, and Golden Age theaters.

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S12.E3 ∙ Ancient Roman Art

Sat, Oct 14, 2023

We follow Rome's rise through its awe-inspiring art, starting at its humble birthplace in the Forum. Soon Rome is graced with supersized monuments like the majestic domed Pantheon and the Colosseum, where gladiators battled to the death.

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S12.E4 ∙ Art of the Roman Empire

Sat, Oct 21, 2023

From England to Turkey, we explore the greatest Roman cities, marveling at their over-the-top art, soaring aqueducts, and crowd-pleasing theaters. As Rome fell, saints replaced Caesars and Christianity filled the vacuum with art-filled churches.

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S12.E5 ∙ Art of the Early Middle Ages

Sat, Oct 28, 2023

Europe's Christians kept culture alive with art rooted in their faith. Romanesque churches filled with art that reinforced the ruling order, whereas Byzantines had their dazzling mosaics and Spanish Muslims had lush palaces.

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S12.E6 ∙ Art of the High Middle Ages

Sat, Nov 04, 2023

Gothic cathedrals with colorful altarpieces, lacy stonework and radiant stained glass; art celebrating worldly pleasure; artists like Giotto mastered realism in Italy.

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S12.E7 ∙ Art of the Florentine Renaissance

Sat, Nov 25, 2023

After its medieval struggles, Europe rediscovered the art of the ancients. We revel in the bold spirit of the Cathedral's lofty dome and great artists such as Botticelli, da Vinci and Michelangelo, taking the Renaissance to new heights.

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S12.E8 ∙ Art of the Renaissance Beyond Florence

Sat, Nov 11, 2023

From Italy, the Renaissance spread across Europe, revolutionizing art. In Spain and Portugal, overseas plunder is transformed into lacy architecture. In bustling Germany and Belgium, new technologies enable mass-produced engravings and oil paintings.

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S12.E9 ∙ Baroque Art

Sat, Nov 25, 2023

Rome's St. Peter's Basilica, Bernini statues and fountains; dramatic canvases of Rubens in Belgium; the chandeliered Hall of Mirrors in Versailles.

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S12.E10 ∙ Art of the Neoclassical and Romantic Ages

Sat, Dec 02, 2023

Around 1800, Europe was in transition, reflecting in two art styles. We start with stately Neoclassical buildings with columns and domes. Then see dramatic Romantic canvases depicting extreme emotions and awesome nature.

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S12.E11 ∙ Art of the Impressionists and Beyond

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

The late-1800s saw old notions of beauty challenged by artists. We enjoy pioneering Impressionist works like Monet's lilies, Renoir's ladies, and Rodin's statues. We trace the tempestuous travels of Van Gogh through his incomparable art.

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S12.E12 ∙ Art of the 20th Century

Fri, Sep 29, 2023

Europe's tumultuous 20th century spawned cutting-edge art. From Spain to Hungary, Glasgow to Oslo, we seek out all that's wild, colorful, and surreal. We see how a persistent artistic spirit connects us with both our past and future.

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