Season 1
10 episodes · Jan 1, 1989
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S1E1The Art of the Ancient Greeks
Jan 1, 198955mAn introduction to the origins of European art, exploring Greek sculpture, architecture, and aesthetics. The episode highlights ideals of beauty, harmony, and proportion that shaped Western artistic tradition.
S1E2The Art of the Romans
Jan 8, 198955mA journey through the monumental architecture and refined decorative arts of ancient Rome. It examines engineering achievements, imperial imagery, and the artistic legacy that spread across the Roman Empire.
S1E3Early Christian and Byzantine Art
Jan 15, 198955mA study of early Christian and Byzantine visual culture, focusing on mosaics, icons, and sacred architecture. The episode reveals how spirituality and symbolism defined the art of the Eastern Empire.
S1E4Romanesque Art
Jan 22, 198955mAn exploration of the Romanesque period, marked by massive churches, expressive sculpture, and a deeply religious visual language that dominated Europe in the 11th and 12th centuries.
S1E5Gothic Art
Jan 29, 198955mA look at the rise of Gothic cathedrals, the pointed arch, stained glass, and the pursuit of light and verticality. This episode shows how medieval Europe transformed architecture and artistic expression.
S1E6The Art of the Renaissance
Feb 5, 198955mA survey of the rebirth of classical ideals in Italy and Europe. Featuring masters such as Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael, it presents a new vision of humanity, nature, and artistic innovation.
S1E7Baroque Art
Feb 12, 198955mAn examination of the dramatic, emotional, and theatrical style of the Baroque era. From Caravaggio’s intense realism to Bernini’s dynamic sculptures, the episode reveals art shaped by power and faith.
S1E8Rococo Art
Feb 19, 198955mA portrait of the refined and ornate Rococo style, with its elegant interiors, playful themes, and aristocratic taste. The episode highlights French and German contributions to this decorative movement.
S1E9The Art of the 19th Century
Feb 26, 198955mA journey through Romanticism, Realism, and Impressionism, showing how industrialization, social change, and new ideas transformed European art during the 1800s.
S1E10The Art of the 20th Century
Mar 5, 198955mAn overview of the revolutionary artistic movements of the modern era: Expressionism, Cubism, abstraction, and the avant‑garde. The episode explores how the very definition of art was reimagined.