Bibliograph

Museum masterpieces, the Louvre, Richard Brettell

Type

Label

Museum masterpieces, the Louvre, Richard Brettell

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (Course guidebook, pages 99-102)

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Museum masterpieces

Oclc number

138409674

Responsibility statement

Richard Brettell

Runtime

360

Series statement

Great courses. Fine arts & music

Sub title

the Louvre

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

Technique

live action

resource.variantTitle

Louvre

Contributor

Genre