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