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Museum Masterpieces The Louvre

This series of lectures introduces the greatest of universal museums. Its aim is not comprehensive. The focus is narrowed to the Department of Paintings, which is responsible for European paintings from the Middle Ages until the mid-19th century. These works of art form an encyclopedic summary of th...

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Corporate Author: Teaching Company
Other Authors: Brettell, Richard R., Leven, Jon
Format: Videos DVD
Language:English
Published: Chantilly, Va. : Teaching Co., c2006.
Series:Great courses (DVD). Music & fine arts.
Subjects:
Leonardo, > da Vinci, > 1452-1519.
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, > 1606-1669.
Rubens, Peter Paul, > 1577-1640.
Vermeer, Johannes, > 1632-1675.
Le Nain, Louis, > 1593-1648.
Poussin, Nicolas, > 1594?-1665.
Chardin, Jean Baptiste Siméon, > 1699-1779.
Watteau, Antoine, > 1684-1721.
Boucher, François, > 1703-1770.
Fragonard, Jean-Honoré, > 1732-1806.
David, Jacques Louis, > 1748-1825.
Delacroix, Eugène, > 1798-1863.
Ingres, Jean-Auguste-Dominique, > 1780-1867.
Lorrain, Claude, > 1600-1682.
La Tour, Georges du Mesnil de, > 1593-1652.
Musée du Louvre.
Art > France > Paris.
Art museums > France.
Art appreciation.
Art, European.
Art, Italian.
Art, Medieval > Italy.
Art, Modern > 19th century.
Art, Baroque.
Art, Flemish.
Art, German.
Art, French.
Art, Dutch.
Lectures.
Nonfiction films.
Educational films.
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Summary:This series of lectures introduces the greatest of universal museums. Its aim is not comprehensive. The focus is narrowed to the Department of Paintings, which is responsible for European paintings from the Middle Ages until the mid-19th century. These works of art form an encyclopedic summary of the achievements of painters that can be called the single most important such collection in the world. The aim of these lectures is to both prepare new viewers for a visit and to be a "study aid" for those who have been and gone before. Critic and historian Richard Brettell begins with an overview of the Louvre's colorful history as royal palace, art academy, and national showcase. The lectures explore some of the most beautiful and renowned examples of European painting, including masterworks by Raphael, Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci, Watteau, Rubens and Vermeer. Course guidebook available at Schlow's Reference Desk.
Item Description:Course guidebook available at Reference Desk.
Consists of 12 lectures; each is 30 minutes.
Course guidebook includes professor biography, statement of course scope, lecture outlines and notes, timelines, glossary, and biographical notes.
Physical Description:2 videodiscs (360 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook ([2], iv, 102 p. ; 19 cm. -- available at Reference Desk)
Format:DVD.
Production Credits:Producer, James Blandford ; director, Jon Leven ; academic content supervisor, Eric Denker ; camera operators, Jim Allen, Alexis Doty.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (Course guidebook, p. 99-102).
ISBN:1598032194 (set) :
9781598032192 (set) :
1598032119
9781598032116

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