| Description |
7 videodiscs (approximately 1078 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, DVD9, region 1, full screen (4:3) and widescreen (16:9 enhanced) presentations; Dolby Digital stereo., NTSC. |
| Language |
English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired. |
| Summary |
This award-winning series reveals the full and fascinating stories behind famous works of art, not just how they came to be created, but also how they influenced others and came to have a life of their own in the modern world. The works of art featured here are both instantly familiar and profoundly mysterious. Revolutionary in their conception, and iconic years after their execution, they each have their own compelling stories. For behind the beautiful canvases and sculptures are tales of political revolution, wartime escapes, massive ego clashes, social scandal, financial wrangling and shocking violence. |
| Contents |
Disc one: Renaissance masterpieces. Sandro Botticelli: La primavera ; Paolo Uccello: The battle of San Romano ; Leonardo da Vinci: The last supper ; Piero della Francesca: The resurrection -- Disc two: 17th century masters. Rembrandt van Rijn: The night watch ; Johannes Vermeer: The art of painting ; Diego Velazquez: The Rokeby Venus -- Disc three: Masterpieces 1800 to 1850. Francisco Goya: The third of May 1808 ; Eugene Delacroix: Liberty leading the people ; Katsushika Hokusai: The great wave -- Disc four: Masterpieces 1851 to 1900. Edouard Manet: Le dejeuner sur l'herbe ; James McNeill Whistler: Portrait of the artist's mother ; Edvard Munch: The scream -- Disc five: Impressionism and the post impressionists. Auguste Renoir: Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette ; Vincent van Gogh: The sunflowers ; Georges Seurat: A sunday on La Grande Jatte 1884 -- Disc six: Masterpieces of the twentieth century. Pablo Picasso: Les demoiselles d'Avignon ; Gustav Klimt: The kiss ; Salvador Dali: Christ of St. John of the Cross -- Disc seven: Masterpieces of sculpture. Michelangelo: David ; Edgar Degas: The little dancer aged 14 ; Auguste Rodin: The kiss. |
| Note |
For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Subject |
Masterpiece, Artistic -- Videodiscs.
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Art -- History -- Videodiscs.
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Art and society -- Videodiscs.
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Art appreciation -- Videodiscs.
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Art criticism -- Videodiscs.
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Art, Renaissance -- Videodiscs.
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Impressionism (Art) -- Videodiscs.
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Post-impressionism (Art) -- Videodiscs.
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Sculpture -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Television programs.
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Cultural television programs.
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Documentary television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Davies, Russell.
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Bugler, Jeremy.
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Fulmar (Firm)
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British Broadcasting Corporation.
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BBC Video (Firm)
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2 Entertain Video (Firm)
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BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Private life of a masterpiece. Seasons 1-5 |
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Private life of a masterpiece (Television program)
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Renaissance masterpieces.
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17th century masters.
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Masterpieces 1800 to 1850.
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Masterpieces 1851 to 1900.
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Impressionism and the post impressionists.
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Masterpieces of the twentieth century.
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Masterpieces of sculpture.
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| ISBN |
1419857967 |
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9781419857966 |
| Standard No. |
794051408228 |
| Music No. |
BBCDVD2398 BBC Video (set) |
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1000029645 BBC Video (set) |
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3000015120 BBC Video (set) |
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2000001564-2000001570 BBC Video (discs) |
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