The private life of a masterpiece : the complete series 1-5 / written by Russell Davies.

Publication details: 2 Entertain, 2007.Description: 7 videodiscs (approximately 1078 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 inISBN:
  • 5014503239824
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Contents:
Disc one: Renaissance masterpieces: Sandro Botticelli: La primavera ; Paolo Uccello: The battle of San Romano ; Leonardo da Vinci: The last supper ; Piero della Francesca: The resurrection
Disc two: 17th century masters: Rembrandt van Rijn: The night watch ; Johannes Vermeer: The art of painting ; Diego Velazquez: The Rokeby Venus
Disc three: Masterpieces 1800 to 1850: Francisco Goya: The third of May 1808 ; Eugene Delacroix: Liberty leading the people ; Katsushika Hokusai: The great wave
Disc four: Masterpieces 1851 to 1900: Edouard Manet: Le dejeuner sur l'herbe ; James McNeill Whistler: Portrait of the artist's mother ; Edvard Munch: The scream
Disc five: Impressionism and the post impressionists: Auguste Renoir: Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette ; Vincent van Gogh: The sunflowers ; Georges Seurat: A sunday on La Grande Jatte 1884
Disc six: Masterpieces of the twentieth century: Pablo Picasso: Les demoiselles d'Avignon ; Gustav Klimt: The kiss ; Salvador Dali: Christ of St. John of the Cross
Disc seven: Masterpieces of sculpture: Michelangelo: David ; Edgar Degas: The little dancer aged 14 ; Auguste Rodin: The kiss
Summary: This award-winning series reveals the full and fascinating stories behind famous works of art, not just how they came to be created, but also how they influenced others and came to have a life of their own in the modern world. The works of art featured here are both instantly familiar and profoundly mysterious. Revolutionary in their conception, and iconic years after their execution, they each have their own compelling stories. For behind the beautiful canvases and sculptures are tales of political revolution, wartime escapes, massive ego clashes, social scandal, financial wrangling and shocking violence.
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DVD DVD CGLAS Library DVDs - Ask at Library Desk Yellow 709 DAV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Disc 1 Available 00428
DVD DVD CGLAS Library DVDs - Ask at Library Desk Yellow 709 DAV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Disc 2 Available 00429
DVD DVD CGLAS Library DVDs - Ask at Library Desk Yellow 709 DAV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Disc 3 Available 13135
DVD DVD CGLAS Library DVDs - Ask at Library Desk Yellow 709 DAV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Disc 4 Available 13136
DVD DVD CGLAS Library DVDs - Ask at Library Desk Yellow 709 DAV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Disc 5 Available 13137
DVD DVD CGLAS Library DVDs - Ask at Library Desk Yellow 709 DAV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Disc 6 Available 13138
DVD DVD CGLAS Library DVDs - Ask at Library Desk Yellow 709 DAV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Disc 7 Available 13139

Disc one: Renaissance masterpieces: Sandro Botticelli: La primavera ; Paolo Uccello: The battle of San Romano ; Leonardo da Vinci: The last supper ; Piero della Francesca: The resurrection

Disc two: 17th century masters: Rembrandt van Rijn: The night watch ; Johannes Vermeer: The art of painting ; Diego Velazquez: The Rokeby Venus

Disc three: Masterpieces 1800 to 1850: Francisco Goya: The third of May 1808 ; Eugene Delacroix: Liberty leading the people ; Katsushika Hokusai: The great wave

Disc four: Masterpieces 1851 to 1900: Edouard Manet: Le dejeuner sur l'herbe ; James McNeill Whistler: Portrait of the artist's mother ; Edvard Munch: The scream

Disc five: Impressionism and the post impressionists: Auguste Renoir: Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette ; Vincent van Gogh: The sunflowers ; Georges Seurat: A sunday on La Grande Jatte 1884

Disc six: Masterpieces of the twentieth century: Pablo Picasso: Les demoiselles d'Avignon ; Gustav Klimt: The kiss ; Salvador Dali: Christ of St. John of the Cross

Disc seven: Masterpieces of sculpture: Michelangelo: David ; Edgar Degas: The little dancer aged 14 ; Auguste Rodin: The kiss

This award-winning series reveals the full and fascinating stories behind famous works of art, not just how they came to be created, but also how they influenced others and came to have a life of their own in the modern world. The works of art featured here are both instantly familiar and profoundly mysterious. Revolutionary in their conception, and iconic years after their execution, they each have their own compelling stories. For behind the beautiful canvases and sculptures are tales of political revolution, wartime escapes, massive ego clashes, social scandal, financial wrangling and shocking violence.