Landmarks of Western Art

Synopsis

A survey of the greatest achievements in the history of art from the medieval era to the impressionist world. Features the Virtual Gallery - a computer-generated gallery which houses the greatest masterpieces of all time; the Real Galleries - footage from around Europe which house the actual works discussed; the Authorities - opinions, insights and theories; the Locations -the sites from which the artists drew inspiration; the Science - the working techniques of the artists are investigated and explained.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Subjects

Art

Keywords

history of art; Impressionism; medieval art; Renaissance art; Rococo art; Romantic movement; Post-Impressionism; Baroque art

Distribution Formats

Type

VHS

Price

£25.48 each or £127.57 the set

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

6 x 24 minutes

Year

2006

Sections

Title

Late Medieval World, The

Synopsis

During the long years of the Dark Ages, the flickering flame of art was kept alive principally by the church. While all around was dark, the great masters of Medieval art such as Giotto and Van Eyck worked within the confines of the religious world and laid the seeds for the Renaissance which was to follow.

Duration

48 mins

Title

Renaissance, The

Synopsis

The Renaissance tells the story of the age in which the techniques and inspirations which had been lost since the classical era were rediscovered and reintroduced into the world of art. This episode features the work of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Holbein and Michaelangelo.

Duration

48 mins

Title

Baroque, The

Synopsis

Once the world of art had rediscovered the power to create great works, new limits of realism and expression were found. Features the work of Valasquez, Caravaggio, Frans Hals, Rembrandt and Rubens and includes commentary and analysis by noted art historians.

Duration

48 mins

Title

Rococo to Revolution

Synopsis

Following the development of non-secular art in the seventeenth century, the world of art in the eighteenth century assumed a more decorative role with a greater emphasis on pastoral themes. This episode features the work of Watteau, Boucher, Hogarth, Gainsborough and Reynolds.

Duration

48 mins

Title

Romanticism

Synopsis

As the strict classical disciplines of the eighteenth century began to fade, two very different movements came to prominence: from Constable and Turner influenced by nature, through to the stirring works of Goya and Gericault. This episode explores the genius of works such as The Third of May and The Haywain.

Duration

48 mins

Title

Impressionism to Post-Impressionism

Synopsis

The art world was completely turned upside down with the arrival of the Impressionist School. Cezanne, Seurat and Manet all produced inspirational and at the time even controversial works which completely revolutionised thinking in the world of art.

Duration

48 mins

Distributor

Name

AVP

Email

info@avp.co.uk

Web

http://avp.100megs28.com/ External site opens in new window

Phone

01291 625439

Fax

01291 629671

Address

School Hill Centre
Chepstow
Monmouthshire
NP16 5PH

Notes

Use for: Audio Visual Productions. Ceased trading.