Rick Steves Art of Europe.

Rick Steves Art of Europe

The Middle Ages

Europe spends one thousand years in the Middle Ages following the fall of Rome; the High Middle Ages bring castles, Gothic cathedrals and exquisite art. (60 minutes)

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Sun, 5/5 at 9:00 pm on Austin PBS Create

Ancient Rome

From its architecture to statues, mosaics and frescos, Rome gave Europe its first taste of a common culture; at its peak, the Roman Empire was a society of luxury. (60 minutes)

Mon, 5/6 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS Create

Ancient Rome

From its architecture to statues, mosaics and frescos, Rome gave Europe its first taste of a common culture; at its peak, the Roman Empire was a society of luxury. (60 minutes)

Sat, 5/11 at 4:00 pm on Austin PBS Create

The Middle Ages

Europe spends one thousand years in the Middle Ages following the fall of Rome; the High Middle Ages bring castles, Gothic cathedrals and exquisite art. (60 minutes)

Sat, 5/11 at 9:00 pm on Austin PBS Create

The Middle Ages

Europe spends one thousand years in the Middle Ages following the fall of Rome; the High Middle Ages bring castles, Gothic cathedrals and exquisite art. (60 minutes)

Sun, 5/12 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS Create

The Middle Ages

Europe spends one thousand years in the Middle Ages following the fall of Rome; the High Middle Ages bring castles, Gothic cathedrals and exquisite art. (60 minutes)

Sun, 5/12 at 9:00 pm on Austin PBS Create

The Renaissance

Around 1400, a rebirth of classical culture shows itself in statues, paintings and architecture of Florence, Italy, then Spain, Holland, Germany and beyond. (60 minutes)

Mon, 5/13 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS Create

The Renaissance

Around 1400, a rebirth of classical culture shows itself in statues, paintings and architecture of Florence, Italy, then Spain, Holland, Germany and beyond. (60 minutes)

Sat, 5/18 at 4:00 pm on Austin PBS Create

Baroque

In the 1600s and 1700s, Baroque bubbles over in the Catholic south with fancy decoration and emotion, while the Protestant north is more sober; France sees revolution, Napoleon and Neoclassicism. (60 minutes)

Sat, 5/18 at 9:00 pm on Austin PBS Create

Baroque

In the 1600s and 1700s, Baroque bubbles over in the Catholic south with fancy decoration and emotion, while the Protestant north is more sober; France sees revolution, Napoleon and Neoclassicism. (60 minutes)

Sun, 5/19 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS Create

Baroque

In the 1600s and 1700s, Baroque bubbles over in the Catholic south with fancy decoration and emotion, while the Protestant north is more sober; France sees revolution, Napoleon and Neoclassicism. (60 minutes)

Sun, 5/19 at 9:00 pm on Austin PBS Create

The Modern Age

The Industrial Revolution spawns new artistic styles; the 20th century inspires expressionism, cubism, surrealism and abstract; artists like Van Gogh, Picasso and Dali express the complexity of the modern world. (60 minutes)

Mon, 5/20 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS Create

The Modern Age

The Industrial Revolution spawns new artistic styles; the 20th century inspires expressionism, cubism, surrealism and abstract; artists like Van Gogh, Picasso and Dali express the complexity of the modern world. (60 minutes)