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Art Bites 177

3m 28s

A hundred interstitials showcasing Europe's great art and architecture in bite-size chunks. Join Rick as he explores the rise of Western Civilization as seen through Europe's most beautiful and evocative art: climbing deep into prehistoric tombs, summiting Michelangelo's magnificent dome, waltzing through glittering palaces, and pondering artistic genius from Praxiteles to Picasso.

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Interstitials from Rick Steves showcasing Europe's great art and architecture
Interstitials from Rick Steves showcasing Europe's great art and architecture.
Interstitials from Rick Steves showcasing Europe's great art and architecture.
Interstitials from Rick Steves showcasing Europe's great art and architecture.
Interstitials from Rick Steves showcasing Europe's great art and architecture.
Interstitials from Rick Steves showcasing Europe's great art and architecture.
Interstitials from Rick Steves showcasing Europe's great art and architecture.
Interstitials from Rick Steves showcasing Europe's great art and architecture.
Interstitials from Rick Steves showcasing Europe's great art and architecture.
Interstitials from Rick Steves showcasing Europe's great art and architecture
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  • Rick Steves' Europe Season 12
  • Rick Steves' Europe Season 11
  • Rick Steves' Europe Season 10
  • Rick Steves' Europe Season 9
  • Rick Steves' Europe Season 8
  • Rick Steves' Europe Season 7
  • Rick Steves' Europe Season 6
  • Rick Steves' Europe Season 5
  • Rick Steves' Europe Season 4
  • Rick Steves' Europe Season 3
  • Rick Steves' Europe Season 2
  • Rick Steves' Europe Season 1
Greece’s timeless art: Golden Age temples, alluring Venuses, and exuberant Winged Victory.
We marvel at Stone Age cave paintings, mighty megaliths, and mysterious goddesses.
Early Europeans produce diverse art: from Christians to Muslims and Byzantines to Vikings.
The grand cities of ancient Rome’s vast empire and majestic churches of its fall.
Soaring Gothic cathedrals of radiant stained glass, plus art celebrating worldly pleasure.
Rome’s rise, as seen in its supersized monuments, colorful mosaics, and marble Caesars.
From Portugal to Germany, booming economies and new technologies produce exquisite art.
We marvel at Baroque’s over-the-top churches, palaces, bubbly fountains, and theatric art.
Florence’s bold “rebirth” is powered by the genius of Leonardo, Rafael, and Michelangelo.
Shimmering Impressionist canvases by Monet and Renoir, plus Van Gogh, Gauguin and more.