Series of Art Videos

The Great Artists [DVD-1774, Discs 1-5]. 2002. 350 min.
Art historian Tim Marlow explores the lives and works of the greatest artists in history. Filming takes place throughout the world.

The Nude in Art [DVD-1773, Discs 1-2].  2002.  100 min.
Examines the significance and symbolism of the nude in art and how, over time, portrayals of the nude body reflected changes in cultural beliefs. Begins with the first known nude which was drawn 26,000 years ago and shows how the nude in art has evolved as civilizations changed and societal values evolved. Consists of four volumes on two discs.


The History of Western Art [DVD-1775, Discs 1-3]. 2002. 180 min.
The programs focus on various artists highlighting the works of Giotto, Van Eyck, Michaelangelo, Raphael, Da Vinci and Holbein. Great works from Rembrandt, Rubens, Caravaggio and Bernini are also featured. The emphasis on pastoral themes emerges in the work of Hogarth, Gainsborough, Chardin and David. The Romantic movement features the works of Constable, Turner and Goya. Also featured is the revolutionary work of Cezanne, Seurat, Manet and Van Gogh.


Art of the Netherlands [DVD-1775, Discs, 1-3].  2000. 150  min.
Chronicles the life, times, and work of true masters of the art world. Highlights important events in each artist's life through the views of leading authorities, art historians, and scholars.