Far from disappearing after the Hellenistic age, Greek art flourished with the rise of Christianity and the Orthodox church. This program explores the development of icon painting, the influence of Greek artists on later European movements, and the advent of neoclassical architecture as a manifestation of an age-old cultural legacy. With historical context from the conversion of Constantine through Greece’s post-WWII development period, Beyond the Classical provides a double portrait of a national art movement that has drawn on its own roots to reinvent itself, and set of aesthetic principles that have shaped societies around the world. (25 minutes)

Tell a Friend! Your Name: Your Email: Your Friend's Email: Your Message: We respect your privacy and will not use your friend's address without permission. Item#: BVL34479 Copyright date: ©2004 DVD ISBN 978-1-4213-1267-5

Part of the Series : Treasures of Athens and Olympia: Greek Art through the Ages

DVD	$99.95
DVD + 3-Year Streaming	$149.93
3-Year Streaming	$99.95

Prices include public performance rights.
Only available in the US and Canada.

		Ancient Rome At its zenith, the Roman Empire included North Africa, Spain, France, and Britain. The wealth that these conquests generated allowed Roman citizens to live in a sumptuous world of beautifully decorated homes and opulent cities. In this program, schol...(more details)		DVD $149.95 DVD + 3-Year Streaming $224.93 3-Year Streaming $149.95
		The Etruscans Enter the tombs at Tarquinia and Cerveteri, and the walls speak eloquently of the art and culture of ancient Etruria. The superb frescoes painted to enhance the walls of these tombs tell us in detail about the environment in which the Etruscans lived...(more details)		DVD $99.95 DVD + 3-Year Streaming $149.93 3-Year Streaming $99.95
		African Art In the villages of sub-Saharan Africa where traditions are still strong, art is an integral part of daily life. This illuminating program examines the symbolism, aesthetics, and functionality of African art through the vast region’s sculpture, ...(more details)		DVD $149.95 DVD + 3-Year Streaming $224.93 3-Year Streaming $149.95
		The Measure of All Things: Greek Art and the Human Figure This program studies cultural transformations that began in the fifth century BC as Greek art discarded religious functions and moved toward human-centered concerns. Views of Cycladic sculpture and Kouros statues demonstrate an evolving realism, lead...(more details)		DVD $99.95 DVD + 3-Year Streaming $149.93 3-Year Streaming $99.95
		The Greek Awakening: Art from the 5th Century BC Beginning about 500 BC, Greek artists and architects began working at an unprecedented level of sophistication, paralleling the rise of Athens as a Mediterranean power. This program illustrates the awakening of that classical Greek vision, from which...(more details)		DVD $99.95 DVD + 3-Year Streaming $149.93 3-Year Streaming $99.95

See additional titles in Art History | Archaeology | World History | European History