Episode number 5 of Series “Art of the western world”.
Covers the revival and reinterpretation of the classical tradition in the works of Florentine artists Masaccio, Donatello, and Ghiberti. Discusses how these artists exemplify the merging of Christian and humanistic values. Examines the realism of Jan van Eyck and the spiritual crisis of Northern Europe as revealed in Gruenwald’s Isenheim altarpiece. Discusses the spirit of the Renaissance as reflected in Durer’s work.
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ACMI Identifier
306023
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art appreciation
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, Early Renaissance
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, Renaissance
Crafts & Visual Arts → Donatello, 1386?-1466
Crafts & Visual Arts → Durer, Albrecht, 1471-1528
Crafts & Visual Arts → Eyck, Jan van, 1390-1440
Crafts & Visual Arts → Ghiberti, Lorenzo, 1378-1455
Crafts & Visual Arts → Masaccio, 1401-1428?
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
People → Donatello, 1386?-1466
People → Durer, Albrecht, 1471-1528
People → Eyck, Jan van, 1390-1440
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)