The Play of light

United Kingdom, 1989

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Episode number 8 of Series “Art of the western world”.
The Republic of Venice had enjoyed great power and prosperity for many centuries before the Renaissance, and the city in its unique setting has long been one of the jewels of Italy. By the 16th Century, however, its political power was passing its peak. The artistic achievements express confidence and an enthusiasm for experimentation. Artists such as Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese highlight the flavour of the Venetian Renaissance.

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Credits

production company

Channel Four

WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)

Duration

00:28:00:00

Production places
United Kingdom
Production dates
1989

Appears in

Art of the western world

Group of items

Art of the western world

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

306026

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Venice (Italy)

Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - History

Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, Renaissance

Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, Renaissance - Italy - Venice

Crafts & Visual Arts → Tintoretto, 1512-1594

Crafts & Visual Arts → Titian, Ca. 1488-1576

Crafts & Visual Arts → Veronese, 1528-1588

People → Tintoretto, 1512-1594

People → Titian, Ca. 1488-1576

People → Veronese, 1528-1588

Places → Venice (Italy)

Short films

Short films → Short films - Great Britain

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Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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