Considered by many, as the artist who gave birth to the Baroque style of painting. Caravaggio's approach to painting was unconventional. He avoided the standard method of making copies of old sculptures... continue reading

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Perhaps the greatest sculptor of the 17th century and an outstanding architect as well. Bernini created the Baroque style of sculpture and developed it to such an extent that other artists are of only... continue reading

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Considered one of the greatest painters and printmakers in European art history and the most important in Dutch history.His contributions to art came in a period that historians call the Dutch Golden Age. ... continue reading

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One of the central figures of NeoClassicism. Painting became an important means of communication for David since his face was slashed during a sword fight and his speech became impeded by a benign tumor... continue reading

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The 'Painter of light', Turner was perhaps the most important Romantic painter in England. A master of chaos and dark, raw atmospheres. English Romantic landscape painter, watercolourist and printmaker,... continue reading

posted by mauz15 1 decade 6 years 3 months 3 weeks ago • 4,639 views

The Dutch Post-Impressionist master. Van Gogh spent his early life as an art dealer, teacher and preacher in England, Holland and Belgium. His period as an artist began in 1881 when he chose to study... continue reading

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What makes Picasso's Guernica a masterpiece and Modern Art's most powerful anti-war statement of the 20th Century? Born in Malaga, Spain, Picasso's many styles and prolific work rate have marked him... continue reading

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Rothko is famous for his stunning use of color. Born in Dvinsk, Russia (now Daugavpils, Latvia) Rothko moved with his family to Portland, Oregon in 1913. His painting education was brief - he moved... continue reading

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From TED: Leonardo Da Vinci's life and work is well known -- but his own face is not. Illustrator and activist Siegfried Woldhek used some thoughtful image-analysis techniques to find what he believes... continue reading

posted by maatc 1 decade 6 years 10 months 1 week ago • 1,810 views

The 3D short film exploration of Picasso's masterpiece, Guernica. Animation made by Lena Gieske www.lena-gieseke.com

posted by mauz15 1 decade 6 years 9 months ago • 3,390 views

A fun, short scene from Nigel Spivey's excellent documentary "How Art Made the World". Taken from episode one of a five part series.

posted by bamdrew 1 decade 6 years 7 months 2 weeks ago • 2,609 views • 1:39

This is part 2, part 1 about his retirement is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzHXus7dQlw

posted by lisacat 1 decade 7 years 11 months 1 week ago • 1,547 views

The artist that designed the Alien shows us around his studio and gives some insights into his designs for the alien and the train for the 1995 film Species. (9:58. In English with Japanese subtitles).

posted by redthing 1 decade 7 years 9 months 1 week ago • 4,003 views

Footage and information on Michelangelo's David, which is universally recognized as one of the greatest sculptures ever, and one of the most enduring and greatest pieces of art, period. Oh, and it's a... continue reading

posted by Sarzy 1 decade 7 years 2 weeks ago • 3,260 views

One of the most hauntingly beautiful classical pieces of all time, along with some of the most beautiful paintings of all time. Fun to watch and listen.

posted by Fjnbk 1 decade 7 years ago • 2,230 views

Re-enacted life of Mozart in documentary form. Guaranteed more accurate than "Amadeus". I do so hope that pounds of lead oxide powder cake makeup and enourmous grotesque black facial warts come back in... continue reading

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Conductor Charles Hazlewood continues his examination of the composer by examining how three of his greatest operas expressed his beliefs about politics, society and the human condition. He looks at the... continue reading

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