As Europe passed A.D. 1000, its growing prosperity was reflected in soaring Gothic cathedrals graced with colorful altarpieces, lacy stonework, and radiant stained glass. We visit luxurious castles to see exquisite tapestries showing a new secular love of worldly pleasures and, end in Italy, where pioneering artists like Giotto were mastering realism and pointing the way to the future of art.
Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds
Episode Number: 1206
Thu, Apr 24 | 6:00 P.M. | Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the High Middle Ages NH Explore (11.2) |
RICK STEVES' EUROPE offers a fresh perspective on the best travel advice, including where to stay, what to see and how to get around in Europe.
Rick Steves shares his extensive knowledge of European history, art and culture.
His years as America's most popular European guidebook author blends with his relaxed but informative style to make this one of public television's most popular series.
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