The Renaissance -
rick steves art of europe

Thu, Jul 24 5:00 P.M. NH Explore (11.2)

Around 1400, Europe rediscovered the aesthetics of ancient Greece and Rome. This rebirth of classical culture showed itself in the statues, paintings, and architecture of Florence, then spread to Spain, Holland, Germany, and beyond. The Renaissance-from art-loving popes to Leonardo's Mona Lisa and Michelangelo's David-celebrated humanism and revolutionized how we think about our world.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 104

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Thu, Jul 24	5:00 P.M.	The Renaissance NH Explore (11.2)
Fri, Jul 25	5:00 A.M.	The Renaissance NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Jul 27	1:00 P.M.	The Renaissance NH Explore (11.2)

About 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.

Watch Rick Steves Art of Europe - Clips, Episodes & Previews

Ancient Rome

The Renaissance

Baroque

The Modern Age

Stone Age to Ancient Greece

The Middle Ages

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Thu, Jul 24	5:00 P.M.	The Renaissance NH Explore (11.2)
Fri, Jul 25	5:00 A.M.	The Renaissance NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Jul 27	1:00 P.M.	The Renaissance NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Jul 31	5:00 P.M.	Baroque NH Explore (11.2)
Fri, Aug 1	5:00 A.M.	Baroque NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Aug 3	1:00 P.M.	Baroque NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Aug 7	5:00 P.M.	The Modern Age NH Explore (11.2)
Fri, Aug 8	5:00 A.M.	The Modern Age NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Aug 10	1:00 P.M.	The Modern Age NH Explore (11.2)