How 16th Century Rome blossomed architecturally and sculpturally during the baroque era.
- Factual
- Year 1969
- 48 min
Kenneth Clark reveals a cultural history of art and philosophy in this landmark series.
- Year: 1969
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Kenneth Clark investigates how European art survived after the fall of Rome.
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The rebirth of European civilization in the 12th century resulted in Chartres Cathedral.
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How the Gothic and the Italian City state blossomed in the 13th and 14th Century.
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E4 • Man: The Measure of All Things
Kenneth Clark continues his reflections on civilization with a look at Renaissance man.
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Rome witnessed the genius of three amazing artists: Michelangelo, Raphael, and da Vinci.
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E6 • Protest and Communication
The Protestant Reformation saw an escalation of ideas coupled with religious hysteria.
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How 16th Century Rome blossomed architecturally and sculpturally during the baroque era.
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Scientific developments helped to usher in a new era of realism in the art of Rembrandt.
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How the music of Bach, Haydn and Mozart influenced the ornate architecture of the time.
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How polite political discussions in Paris salons led to global revolutionary ferment.
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How a new interest in the natural world led to a vital artistic movement: Romanticism.
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How the music of Beethoven and art of Rodin reflected disillusionment with revolution.
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Kenneth Clark considers why the growth of industry has been matched by humanitarianism.
