Covers key aspects of the High Renaissance, including the advent of the artist as genius (Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael), the rise of Rome as a center of artistic vitality, and Venetian preoccupation with the quality of light (Giorgione and Titian). Also examines the social turbulence of the late sixteenth century and the reinterpretation of classical architectural principles. Features experts Kathleen Weil-Garris Brandt and Colin Eisler.


Episode 1: The Classical Ideal
http://www.videosift.com/video/Art-of-the-Western-World-1-The-Classical-Ideal
Episode 2: A White Garment of Churches
http://www.videosift.com/video/Art-of-the-Western-World-2-A-White-Garment-of-Churches
Episode 3: Early Renaissance
http://www.videosift.com/video/Art-of-the-Western-World-3-Early-Renaissance
Episode 5: Realms of light: The Baroque
http://www.videosift.com/video/Art-of-the-Western-World-5-Realms-of-light-The-Baroque
Episode 6: An Age of Reason and Passion
http://www.videosift.com/video/Art-of-the-Western-World-6-An-Age-of-Reason-and-Passion
Episode 7: A Fresh View: Impressionism
http://www.videosift.com/video/Art-of-the-Western-World-7-A-Fresh-View-Impressionism
Episode 8: Into the 20th Century
http://www.videosift.com/video/Art-of-the-Western-World-8-Into-the-20th-Century