Rick Steves' Europe S12E06 · Art of the High Middle Ages

Overview

As Europe passed AD 1000, its growing prosperity was reflected in soaring Gothic cathedrals graced with colorful altarpieces, lacy stonework, and radiant stained glass. We visit luxurious castles to see exquisite tapestries showing a new secular love of worldly pleasures and, end in Italy, where pioneering artists like Giotto were mastering realism and pointing the way to the future of art.

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1. 1 1. Art of Prehistoric Europe2023-10-01 · 26mAs the Ice Age glaciers melted, prehistoric Europe bloomed with surprisingly sophisticated art. From Ireland to France, Scotland to the Greek Isles, we traverse that mystical world
2. 2 2. Art of Ancient Greece2023-10-01 · 26mAncient 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 a
3. 3 3. Ancient Roman Art2023-10-01 · 26mWe follow Rome's rise through its awe-inspiring art, starting at Rome's humble birthplace in the Forum. Soon Rome is graced with supersized monuments like the majestic domed Panthe
4. 4 4. Art of the Roman Empire2023-10-01 · 26mWith its vast empire, ancient Rome gave Europe its first common culture. From England to Turkey, we explore the greatest Roman cities, marveling at their over-the-top art, soaring
5. 5 5. Art of the Early Middle Ages2023-10-01 · 26mAfter Rome's fall, Europe's Christians kept culture alive with art rooted in their deep faith. We visit sturdy Romanesque churches filled with art that reinforced the ruling order.
6. 6 6. Art of the High Middle Ages2023-10-01 · 26mAs Europe passed AD 1000, its growing prosperity was reflected in soaring Gothic cathedrals graced with colorful altarpieces, lacy stonework, and radiant stained glass. We visit lu
7. 7 7. Art of the Florentine Renaissance2023-10-01 · 26mAfter its medieval struggles, Europe rediscovered the art of the ancients, led by booming Florence. We revel in the bold spirit of the Cathedral's lofty dome and Botticelli's sweet
8. 8 8. Art of the Renaissance Beyond Florence2023-10-01 · 26mFrom Italy, the Renaissance spread across Europe, revolutionizing art. We travel to Spain and Portugal where overseas plunder is transformed into lacy architecture and ethereal pai
9. 9 9. Baroque Art2023-10-01 · 26mForged in Europe's religious struggles, Baroque art inspired the faithful and dazzled the masses. We start in Rome, with its awe-inspiring St. Peter's, fleshy Bernini statues and b
10. 10 10. Art of the Neoclassical and Romantic Ages2023-10-01 · 26mAround 1800, Europe was in transition, reflected in two art styles. First, we visit Europe's great cities with their stately Neoclassical buildings of columns and domes. Meanwhile,
11. 11 11. Art of the Impressionists and Beyond2023-10-01 · 26mThe late-1800s saw old notions of beauty challenged by revolutionary artists. We enjoy pioneering Impressionist works — Monet's lilies, Renoir's ladies, Degas' snapshots and Rodin'
12. 12 12. Art of the 20th Century2023-10-01 · 26mEurope's tumultuous 20th century spawned a kaleidoscope of cutting-edge art. From Spain to Hungary, Glasgow to Oslo, we seek out all that's wild, colorful, surreal, and just plain