Rick Steves Art of Europe

RICK STEVES ART OF EUROPE is the culmination of Rick showcasing Europe's great art and architecture on public television for three decades. This ambitious, six-part sweep through the span of European art history weaves the greatest masterpieces into a fascinating story that's both entertaining and inspiring. Climbing deep into prehistoric tombs on remote Scottish isles, summiting Michelangelo's magnificent dome at the Vatican, waltzing through glittering French palaces, and pondering the genius of Picasso and Van Gogh, Rick does for art what he does for travel - makes it fun and accessible.

Sat, Apr 18 5:00 P.M. The Modern Age     NH Create (11.4)

In the 1800s, the Industrial Revolution spawned new artistic styles: idealized Romanticism, light-chasing Impressionism, sensuous Art Nouveau.

Sat, Apr 18 10:00 P.M. The Modern Age     NH Create (11.4)

In the 1800s, the Industrial Revolution spawned new artistic styles: idealized Romanticism, light-chasing Impressionism, sensuous Art Nouveau.

Sun, Apr 19 4:00 A.M. The Modern Age     NH Create (11.4)

In the 1800s, the Industrial Revolution spawned new artistic styles: idealized Romanticism, light-chasing Impressionism, sensuous Art Nouveau.

Sun, Apr 19 10:00 P.M. Stone Age to Ancient Greece     NH Create (11.4)

As the Ice Age glaciers melted, European civilization was born-and with it, so was art.

Mon, Apr 20 4:00 A.M. Stone Age to Ancient Greece     NH Create (11.4)

As the Ice Age glaciers melted, European civilization was born-and with it, so was art.

Sat, Apr 25 5:00 P.M. Ancient Rome     NH Create (11.4)

The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture-and awe-inspiring art.

Sat, Apr 25 10:00 P.M. Ancient Rome     NH Create (11.4)

The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture-and awe-inspiring art.

Sun, Apr 26 4:00 A.M. Ancient Rome     NH Create (11.4)

The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture-and awe-inspiring art.

Sun, Apr 26 10:00 P.M. The Middle Ages     NH Create (11.4)

After Rome fell, Europe spent a thousand years in its Middle Ages.

Mon, Apr 27 4:00 A.M. The Middle Ages     NH Create (11.4)

After Rome fell, Europe spent a thousand years in its Middle Ages.

Sat, May 2 5:00 P.M. The Renaissance     NH Create (11.4)

Around 1400, Europe rediscovered the aesthetics of ancient Greece and Rome.

Sat, May 2 10:00 P.M. The Renaissance     NH Create (11.4)

Around 1400, Europe rediscovered the aesthetics of ancient Greece and Rome.

Sun, May 3 4:00 A.M. The Renaissance     NH Create (11.4)

Around 1400, Europe rediscovered the aesthetics of ancient Greece and Rome.

Sat, May 9 5:00 P.M. Baroque     NH Create (11.4)

In the 1600s and 1700s, the art of "divine" kings and popes-and of revolutionaries and Reformers-tells the story of a Europe in transition.

Sat, May 9 10:00 P.M. Baroque     NH Create (11.4)

In the 1600s and 1700s, the art of "divine" kings and popes-and of revolutionaries and Reformers-tells the story of a Europe in transition.

Sun, May 10 4:00 A.M. Baroque     NH Create (11.4)

In the 1600s and 1700s, the art of "divine" kings and popes-and of revolutionaries and Reformers-tells the story of a Europe in transition.

Sat, May 16 5:00 P.M. The Modern Age     NH Create (11.4)

In the 1800s, the Industrial Revolution spawned new artistic styles: idealized Romanticism, light-chasing Impressionism, sensuous Art Nouveau.

Sat, May 16 10:00 P.M. The Modern Age     NH Create (11.4)

In the 1800s, the Industrial Revolution spawned new artistic styles: idealized Romanticism, light-chasing Impressionism, sensuous Art Nouveau.

Sun, May 17 4:00 A.M. The Modern Age     NH Create (11.4)

In the 1800s, the Industrial Revolution spawned new artistic styles: idealized Romanticism, light-chasing Impressionism, sensuous Art Nouveau.

Sat, May 23 5:00 P.M. Stone Age to Ancient Greece     NH Create (11.4)

As the Ice Age glaciers melted, European civilization was born-and with it, so was art.

Sat, May 23 10:00 P.M. Stone Age to Ancient Greece     NH Create (11.4)

As the Ice Age glaciers melted, European civilization was born-and with it, so was art.

Sun, May 24 4:00 A.M. Stone Age to Ancient Greece     NH Create (11.4)

As the Ice Age glaciers melted, European civilization was born-and with it, so was art.


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