The Modern Age -
rick steves art of europe

Thu, Aug 13 5:00 P.M. NH Explore (11.2)

In the 1800s, the Industrial Revolution spawned new artistic styles: idealized Romanticism, light-chasing Impressionism, sensuous Art Nouveau. Then Europe's tumultuous 20th century inspired rule-breaking art as exciting as the times: from Expressionism and Cubism to Surrealism to Abstract. The genius of artists like Van Gogh, Picasso, and DalÃ express the complexity of our modern world.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 106

All broadcast times for this episode: (show all)

Thu, Aug 13	5:00 P.M.	The Modern Age 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

Future Broadcast times for "Rick Steves Art of Europe": (show all)

Thu, Jul 9	5:00 P.M.	Stone Age to Ancient Greece NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Jul 16	5:00 P.M.	Ancient Rome NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Jul 23	5:00 P.M.	The Middle Ages NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Jul 30	5:00 P.M.	The Renaissance NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Aug 6	5:00 P.M.	Baroque NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Aug 13	5:00 P.M.	The Modern Age NH Explore (11.2)