Museum masterpieces : the Louvre

The Resource Museum masterpieces : the Louvre
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Museum masterpieces : the Louvre
Title remainder
the Louvre
Statement of responsibility
Richard Brettell
Title variation
Louvre
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Language
eng
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
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WCC
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Producer, James Blandford ; director, Jon Leven ; academic content supervisor, Eric Denker ; camera operators, Jim Allen, Alexis Doty
PerformerNote
Lecturer: Professor Richard R. Brettell, University of Texas at Dallas
Runtime
360
Series statement
Great courses. Fine arts & music
Technique
live action

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