A History of European Art (2005)

The Great Courses Fine Art Music A History of European Art We all have our favorite artists periods or styles from this immensely rich tradition but how many of us truly know the full sweep of European art How many of us can connect the dots of influences and inspiration that link the Renaissance with Mannerism or that tie the paintings of the creator of modern art Edouard Manet to masterpieces from centuries earlier A History of European Art is your gateway to this visually stunning story In 48 beautifully illustrated lectures you will encounter all the landmarks you would expect to find in a comprehensive survey of Western art since the Middle Ages Works such as Giottos Arena Chapel Van Eycks Ghent Altarpiece Leonardos The Last Supper Michelangelos David Vermeers View of Delft Van Goghs The Starry Night Picassos Guernica and hundreds more