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Art & Travel
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Art DVDs present video biographies and career portraits of some of the great
masters of the world of Fine Art. From Joan Mirós stunningly modern
Masterpieces to the heartwarming Americana of Norman Rockwell, from Picassos
unparalleled genius to the sacred Renaissance Masterwork of Michelangelo, these
DVDs will inspire the passion which stirred in these great artists to create
such legendary expressions of beauty.
 Take
a trip to beautiful and exotic locales with the VIEW Video collection of
artistically themed Travelogues. These critically lauded travel DVDs showcase
the splendors of Old Europe as well as the Artistic and Natural Wonders of
America, split between our ever-expanding Museum City
collection of art-centric European and American travelscapes and the
breathtaking cinematography of the America The Beautiful
series.
The Museum City Video Series depicts each city as if it were
itself a museum. Art lovers, travel enthusiasts and history buffs will
appreciate this unique view of the world's most beautiful and historic cities...
their museums and art, buildings and parks... the heritage and culture of the
city as seen through the eyes of its artists, architects and poets.
Currently, the series contains volumes celebrating the cultural history of
Florence, Venice, London, Rome, Barcelona, Seville, Vatican City, Paris, and the
American destination which has become an artistic and historic Mecca of its own,
New York City.
 What
are the critics saying about the Museum City Series?
"a priceless parade of beauty and knowledge." -
The Washington Post
"Watch the video, then rush out and book tickets." -
USA Today
"...a visually stimulating canvas of the citys fascinations
Particularly engrossing...." - USA Today
"The next best thing to actually going" -Art Times
The America the Beautiful Series includes a pair of DVDs
which combine dazzling montages of the natural beauty of Utah and Florida with
impressionistic musical accompaniment, creating seamless audio/visual
experiences unlike any other travel videos.
 What
do the critics say about America The Beautiful?
"...journey to spectacular and diverse sights of Utah."
- Billboard Magazine
"Armchair travelers, your ship has come in!" - The
Toronto Sun
Book passage with these DVDs and travel with us! Bon Voyage!
Categories
Florence, Italy was the cradle of a rebirth in art, architecture and philosophy known as The Renaissance. This Art History / Travel Documentary DVD showcases the city as a museum in itself, as well as Florentine genius’ like Michelangelo and Da Vinci.
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London, England is a city full of museums & sights, and this DVD reveals the city as a museum itself. Whether at the Houses of Parliament, Fleet Street, or floating past Big Ben on the Thames, this Art History & Travel Documentary film showcases London.
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Paris, France, where the Arc de Triomphe highlights the Champs Elysees & the Eiffel Tower pierces the Parisian skyline. This art history / travel documentary traces Paris’ history & culture through its architecture, monuments, museums & notable citizens.
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This Art History and Travel Documentary DVD explores the culture, history, & creation of New York City and it’s landmarks, such as the Statue of Liberty, the streets of Manhattan, and the Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, and Rockefeller Center.
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Vatican City is the capital of Roman Catholicism & home to an array of Western Civilization’s cultural masterpieces. This Art History & Travel Documentary DVD covers Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, the Apollo Belvedere, St. Peter’s Square, & more.
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Rome, Italy is on display in this Art History & Travel Documentary DVD. Serving as both a DVD travel guide & a documentary on the birthplace of Western Art & Culture, this film showcases Classical Antiquity & the modern, cosmopolitan lifestyle of Rome .
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Venice, Italy is a fairy tale city of islands separated by canals that dominate Venetian life.
This Art History & Travel Documentary DVD visits Venice’s blend of Byzantine splendor & Western imagination, including Piazza San Marco, Campanile, & more.
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This Cannes Film Festival selection takes a comprehensive and fascinating look at the life and art of Pablo Picasso, insightfully following the development of his work and personal life from his birth in 1881 until his masterpiece Guernica in 1938.
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This Cannes Film Festival selection takes a comprehensive and fascinating look at the life and art of Pablo Picasso, insightfully following the development of his work and personal life from 1938 until his death in 1973.
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This Art History Documentary on French Impressionism at the Musee D'Orsay traces the Museum’s past & the masterpieces of the Impressionist Movement. From Manet to Renoir, Water Lily Pond to racetracks, this DVD looks at the popular museum & art movement.
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Barcelona, Spain…Between the Pyrenees & the Mediterranean lays Catalonia. This Art History & Travel Documentary DVD explores the city at the forefront of Spanish art & culture including La Sagrada Familia, Las Ramblas, & the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic).
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From the Roman ruins of Italica & the Moorish palace of the Alcazar to Santa Cruz, former home of Seville’s Jewish population, this Travel & Art History Documentary DVD explores La Giralda, Christopher Columbus’ tomb, & the history and customs of Seville.
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This documentary film chronicles the history and famous performances of Milan’s “Teatro alla Scala” (La Scala), the world’s most famous theatre and opera house. The film features Mario Del Monaco, Tito Gobbi, Arturo Toscanini & much more.
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Auguste Rodin’s Sculptures & Illustrations come to life in this art history documentary DVD that serves as a both a biography of the sculptor & a narrative of his artistic achievements. W learn about masterpieces such as The Thinker, Balzac, & many more.
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Originally produced for PBS and narrated by Emmy Award nominee Mason Adams, this documentary film about Norman Rockwell is a classic. Featuring the art & life of Illustrator / Painter, this DVD is an entertaining celebration of Rockwell’s American Legacy.
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Escape into a harmony of sight & sound as we journey through Florida’s landscapes, seascapes & wildlife in this DVD. Music from Emerald Web (composed by Bob Stohl/Kat Epple) sets the mood for this cinematic exploration of Florida's vast natural beauty.
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This DVD is a wonderful aerial montage of Utah's magnificent terrain, from the dry desert to mountaintop vistas & the beautiful animals of the wild, all set to the sounds of classical music of Rachmaninov, Gounod, Adams and other distinguished composers.
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The DVD explores one of the finest work of art of the Renaissance, Michelangelo's masterpiece painted on the domed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. This Art History Documentary film takes you to Vatican City to watch the mysterious work unfold its meaning.
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A Master Painter of the 20th Century, Joan Miro was at the same time modern and a history lover. Created with exclusive access to the Miró Museum in Barcelona, this DVD covers the Grattage style, Surrealism, Abstract & Modernist painting & Collage, & more
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