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Museum Secrets, Series 3, Episode 6, Chateau Versailles
directed by Lara J. Fitzgerald, fl. 1998, in Museum Secrets, Series 3, Episode 6 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 43 mins
The incredible stories behind the world's greatest treasures
Why is a Vatican masterpiece covered in heretical graffiti? How does the Louvre protect the Mona Lisa? Why did Napoleon commission a painting full of lies? Museum Secrets travels to the world's most famous museums in search of weird, wonderful, amazing...
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directed by Lara J. Fitzgerald, fl. 1998, in Museum Secrets, Series 3, Episode 6 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2013), 43 mins
Description
The incredible stories behind the world's greatest treasures
Why is a Vatican masterpiece covered in heretical graffiti? How does the Louvre protect the Mona Lisa? Why did Napoleon commission a painting full of lies? Museum Secrets travels to the world's most famous museums in search of weird, wonderful, amazing and fascinating stories connected with both the well-known and the more obscure exhibits held in their collections. From new revelation...
The incredible stories behind the world's greatest treasures
Why is a Vatican masterpiece covered in heretical graffiti? How does the Louvre protect the Mona Lisa? Why did Napoleon commission a painting full of lies? Museum Secrets travels to the world's most famous museums in search of weird, wonderful, amazing and fascinating stories connected with both the well-known and the more obscure exhibits held in their collections. From new revelations on the Mona Lisa, the Sistine Chapel and the golden mask of King Tutankhamun to the mysterious 'tank room' of Britain's Natural History Museum, this series combines surprising revelations about things we recognise with amazing revelations about things we've never seen before.
Museum Secrets is a BBC history series looking at some of the world's greatest museum exhibits.
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Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Colm Feore, 1958-
Author / Creator
Lara J. Fitzgerald, fl. 1998
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Museum Secrets
Speaker / Narrator
Colm Feore, 1958-
Topic / Theme
Historical research and historiography, Museums, Art & Architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 BBC Worldwide
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Masterworks: Collections in Prague, Master Theodoricus - St. George
directed by Reiner Moritz, 1938-; produced by RM Arts, in Masterworks: Collections in Prague (Germany: ArtHaus Musik, 2012), 10 mins
This documentary, directed by Reiner Moritz, is about the painting, 'St. George' by Master Teodoricus.
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directed by Reiner Moritz, 1938-; produced by RM Arts, in Masterworks: Collections in Prague (Germany: ArtHaus Musik, 2012), 10 mins
Description
This documentary, directed by Reiner Moritz, is about the painting, 'St. George' by Master Teodoricus.
Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
RM Arts, Tim Hardy
Author / Creator
Reiner Moritz, 1938-
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
ArtHaus Musik
Series
Masterworks: Collections in Prague
Speaker / Narrator
Tim Hardy
Person Discussed
Master Theoderic, fl. 1360-1380
Topic / Theme
Visual art, Art & Architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of Arthaus Musik GmbH. All rights reserved.
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Big Build, The Castle Tower
produced by Fran Calderone and Joanne Fish, History Television Network Productions, in Big Build (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 47 mins
The debut episode of the unique 'how-to' series sees a medieval tower rise above the landscape of northern Idaho.
The ultimate hands-on blend of history and engineering.
Hosted by contractor and former pro football player Nick Mystrom.
Nick and the crew have less than three weeks to erect an iconic Medieval edifi...
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produced by Fran Calderone and Joanne Fish, History Television Network Productions, in Big Build (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005), 47 mins
Description
The debut episode of the unique 'how-to' series sees a medieval tower rise above the landscape of northern Idaho.
The ultimate hands-on blend of history and engineering.
Hosted by contractor and former pro football player Nick Mystrom.
Nick and the crew have less than three weeks to erect an iconic Medieval edifice.
What does it take to construct a Viking longboat? Or raise a looming stone tower like those that dotted the landscape of Medieval...
The debut episode of the unique 'how-to' series sees a medieval tower rise above the landscape of northern Idaho.
The ultimate hands-on blend of history and engineering.
Hosted by contractor and former pro football player Nick Mystrom.
Nick and the crew have less than three weeks to erect an iconic Medieval edifice.
What does it take to construct a Viking longboat? Or raise a looming stone tower like those that dotted the landscape of Medieval Europe?
THE BIG BUILD reaches back to the past for challenges and inspiration and tackles the ultimate 'how to' projects. Host and contractor Nick Mystrom enlists the help of experts from construction's most esoteric fields as he puts his hands on history.
Nick is in northern Idaho to erect a 2-story castle tower the way masons did a thousand years ago. But he's on a decidedly modern timetable, with less than three weeks to create what could take up to four years in the old days. Will Nick be able to relax and gaze upon the stars from atop the tower before reveal day? Will the weather cooperate? And what will the reaction be when Nick presents the tower to Kris and Chalon Frandsen, two self-proclaimed castle lovers?
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Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Fran Calderone, Joanne Fish, History Television Network Productions, Nick Mystrom
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Big Build
Speaker / Narrator
Nick Mystrom
Topic / Theme
Buildings, Art & Architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of A&E Television.
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How Did They Build That, 2, Defense
directed by Ben Anthony, fl. 2014; produced by Paul Murray, in How Did They Build That, 2 (London, England: TVF International, 1998), 25 mins
An investigation into the greatest man-made structures of all time, exploring how new materials and construction techniques have allowed engineers, builders and architects to work to the limits of their ability. The series focuses on the buildings that re-wrote the rulebook, and the architects, engineers and build...
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directed by Ben Anthony, fl. 2014; produced by Paul Murray, in How Did They Build That, 2 (London, England: TVF International, 1998), 25 mins
Description
An investigation into the greatest man-made structures of all time, exploring how new materials and construction techniques have allowed engineers, builders and architects to work to the limits of their ability. The series focuses on the buildings that re-wrote the rulebook, and the architects, engineers and builders who made the impossible possible.
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Paul Murray
Author / Creator
Ben Anthony, fl. 2014
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
TVF International
Series
How Did They Build That
Speaker / Narrator
Scott Steedman
Person Discussed
Scott Steedman
Topic / Theme
Buildings, Science, Art & Architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of TVF International.
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Sister Wendy's Story of Painting, Episode 1, The Mists of Time
produced by Tim Robinson, in Sister Wendy's Story of Painting, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1996), 30 mins
Sister Wendy Beckett visits the world's art galleries to tell the history of painting. Even the most familiar of paintings take on a vivid new lease of life when viewed through this art enthusiast's eyes. In this episode, she takes a look at the cave paintings of Lascaux.
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produced by Tim Robinson, in Sister Wendy's Story of Painting, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1996), 30 mins
Description
Sister Wendy Beckett visits the world's art galleries to tell the history of painting. Even the most familiar of paintings take on a vivid new lease of life when viewed through this art enthusiast's eyes. In this episode, she takes a look at the cave paintings of Lascaux.
Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tim Robinson, Wendy Beckett
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Sister Wendy's Story of Painting
Speaker / Narrator
Wendy Beckett
Topic / Theme
Art criticism, Paintings, Art & Architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1996 BBC Worldwide
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Sister Wendy's Story of Painting, Episode 2, The Hero Steps Forth
produced by Caroline Ross Pirie, in Sister Wendy's Story of Painting, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1996), 29 mins
Sister Wendy Beckett visits the world's art galleries to tell the history of painting. Even the most familiar of paintings take on a vivid new lease of life when viewed through this art enthusiast's eyes. In this episode, she takes a look at some paintings from Italy of the 14th century.
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produced by Caroline Ross Pirie, in Sister Wendy's Story of Painting, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1996), 29 mins
Description
Sister Wendy Beckett visits the world's art galleries to tell the history of painting. Even the most familiar of paintings take on a vivid new lease of life when viewed through this art enthusiast's eyes. In this episode, she takes a look at some paintings from Italy of the 14th century.
Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Caroline Ross Pirie, Wendy Beckett
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Sister Wendy's Story of Painting
Speaker / Narrator
Wendy Beckett
Topic / Theme
Art criticism, Paintings, Art & Architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1996 BBC Worldwide
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Modern Marvels, Season 2, Episode 27, Gothic Cathedrals
produced by Bruce Nash, 1947-, in Modern Marvels, Season 2, Episode 27 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1995), 1 hour 5 mins
Stone by stone uncover the mind-boggling truths behind the engineering marvels known as cathedrals--great testaments to faith that have remained virtually unchanged for over 900 years! From their immense buttresses to the intricacies of stained glass the Gothic cathedrals stand as a complex richly designed celebra...
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produced by Bruce Nash, 1947-, in Modern Marvels, Season 2, Episode 27 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1995), 1 hour 5 mins
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Stone by stone uncover the mind-boggling truths behind the engineering marvels known as cathedrals--great testaments to faith that have remained virtually unchanged for over 900 years! From their immense buttresses to the intricacies of stained glass the Gothic cathedrals stand as a complex richly designed celebration of all we hold most sacred and as an articulation of joy and accomplishment. Reaching heavenward they may be synonymous with medie...
Stone by stone uncover the mind-boggling truths behind the engineering marvels known as cathedrals--great testaments to faith that have remained virtually unchanged for over 900 years! From their immense buttresses to the intricacies of stained glass the Gothic cathedrals stand as a complex richly designed celebration of all we hold most sacred and as an articulation of joy and accomplishment. Reaching heavenward they may be synonymous with medieval France but perhaps the most famous lies right here in America. In 1891 Charles Glover Gathers a prominent Washington banker promoted the idea of a national cathedral as a moral center. For the first time on DVD follow the construction of this massive cathedral--which surpasses even Notre Dame and Chartres in size--and discover how 12th and 20th century methods were combined to raise 300 million pounds of limestone.
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Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Bruce Nash, 1947-
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Modern Marvels
Topic / Theme
Buildings, Construction, Art & Architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of A&E Television.
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Hermitage Masterpieces, 9, Art of the Middle Ages
directed by L. Schwartz; produced by Studio Quart, in Hermitage Masterpieces, 9 (Port Washington, NY: Entertainment One Ltd., 1992), 26 mins
This documentary features the Hermitage Museum.
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directed by L. Schwartz; produced by Studio Quart, in Hermitage Masterpieces, 9 (Port Washington, NY: Entertainment One Ltd., 1992), 26 mins
Description
This documentary features the Hermitage Museum.
Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Studio Quart, R. Parsons
Author / Creator
L. Schwartz
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Entertainment One Ltd.
Series
Hermitage Masterpieces
Speaker / Narrator
R. Parsons
Topic / Theme
Museums, Visual art, Art & Architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1992 by Entertainment One Ltd.
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City Out of Time
directed by Colin Low, 1926-2016; produced by Tom Daly, 1918-2011 (Ottawa, ON: National Film Board of Canada, 1959), 16 mins
This Colin Low documentary from 1959 depicts Venice in all its splendor. In the tradition of Venetian painter Canaletto, the film captures the great Italian city’s elusive beauty and fabled landscapes, where spired churches and turreted palaces soar into a blue Mediterranean sky. Narration by William Shatner.
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directed by Colin Low, 1926-2016; produced by Tom Daly, 1918-2011 (Ottawa, ON: National Film Board of Canada, 1959), 16 mins
Description
This Colin Low documentary from 1959 depicts Venice in all its splendor. In the tradition of Venetian painter Canaletto, the film captures the great Italian city’s elusive beauty and fabled landscapes, where spired churches and turreted palaces soar into a blue Mediterranean sky. Narration by William Shatner.
Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tom Daly, 1918-2011
Author / Creator
Colin Low, 1926-2016
Date Published / Released
1959
Publisher
National Film Board of Canada
Topic / Theme
Paintings, Art & Architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1959 by the National Film Board of Canada
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