The Medici – Godfathers of the Renaissance: From a small Italian community in 15th-century Florence, the Medici family would rise to rule Europe in many ways. Using charm, patronage, skill, duplicity and ruthlessness, they would amass unparalleled wealth and unprecedented power. The Medici – Birth of a Dynasty part 1 Europe, 1400: A continent torn apart by war […]
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Great Artists episode 15 – Michelangelo Buonarroti – Tim Marlow charts the life and work of celebrated Renaissance sculptor, architect and painter Michelangelo Buonarroti, most famous for the extraordinary scenes that adorn the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Great Artists This major 26-part series takes a fresh look at the most important artworks of
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Masterpieces of Sculpture- this award-winning series reveals the full and fascinating stories behind famous works of art, not just how they were created, but also how they influenced others and came to have a life of their own in the modern world. Whereas other volumes in the series hone in on famous tableaux, this particular volume focuses on famous sculptures.
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The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance genius, and who was this ambitious and passionate man? A virtuoso craftsman, Michelangelo’s artistry is evident in everything that he touched. Spanning his 89 years, this episode takes a cinematic journey from the print and drawing rooms of Europe
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