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. |
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Museum City:Florence: Cradle of the Renaissance (DVD)  $14.98 2051 For 100 years from the early 15th century, Florence was the cradle of a rebirth in art, architecture and philosophy, known as The Renaissance. This special DVD treats the city as a museum in itself, showcasing the seminal accomplishments and cultural masterpieces of innovative genius’ such as Michelangelo, Botticelli, Ghiberti, Cellini, Lorenzo de Medici, and Leonardo da Vinci. This DVD allows you to watch history unfold through the eyes of the artists, architects and thinkers who immortalized Florence and is an indispensable program for travelers, art lovers and history buffs alike. "…a priceless parade of beauty and knowledge." - The Washington Post DVD BONUS FEATURES: (approx One Hour, plus Multiple Bonus Features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Museum City:Venice: Queen of the Adriatic (DVD) $14.98 2052 Venice is a fairy tale city, rising from the sea on 119 small islands, separated by the 160 canals that dominate Venetian life. Its jeweled Basilica is a blend of Byzantine splendor and Western imagination and the Piazza San Marco has been proclaimed “the most beautiful room in Europe.” It has been half a millennium since Venice ruled the waves. Since then its magnificent churches and palaces, gondolas and canals, public buildings and private villas, art museums and piazzas have steadily declined into a gorgeous decay. This installment of MUSEUM CITY SERIES showcases the thousand years of the glorious history and heartbreaking beauty that is Venice: Queen of the Adriatic. "Watch the video, then rush out and book tickets." - USA Today DVD BONUS FEATURES: (approx One Hour, plus Multiple Bonus Features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Museum City:New York: First City of the World (DVD) $14.98 2059 From the proud, beautiful torch-bearing lady in the harbor, promising life and liberty to one and all, to the teeming streets of Midtown; from the storied Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center, and other famous skyscrapers to New York’s other jewels, some for sale on Madison or Fifth Avenue, and some beyond price at the Metropolitan Museum, the MOMA, the Frick Collection, the Morgan Library or the myriad of other museums… Everywhere you turn you feel your spirit moved. Come explore the dramatic, inspiring, and surprisingly long history of one of the world’s most fascinating cities in this installment of the Museum City Series. "...a visually stimulating canvas of the city’s fascinations… Particularly engrossing...." - USA Today DVD BONUS FEATURES: (approx One Hour, plus Multiple Bonus Features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Museum City:London: City of Majesty (DVD) $14.98 2053 London is a city full of museums and sights, and this DVD reveals the city as a living, breathing, and constantly evolving museum in its own right. Whether viewing the faces in the National Portrait Gallery, gazing at the neo-gothic splendor of the Houses of Parliament, enjoying the bustle of Fleet Street, or floating down the Thames, this film showcases London, one of the world’s elite cities through the historic lens of its influential past.
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Museum City:Rome: The Eternal City (DVD) $14.98 2054 Rome, the historic cornerstone of Western Art and Culture is on full display in this installment of the acclaimed Museum City Series. Amid the masterworks, jeweled mosaics and glowing frescos, intricate tapestries and vaulted ceilings, we explore in unique detail the timeless treasures of Rome, such as the Trevi Fountain, the Sistine Chapel, the Coliseum, the Vatican and much more. Serving as both a visual travel guide for first time visitors, and as a historic documentary of the birthplace of Western Art and Culture, this film simultaneously showcases the storied past of classical antiquity and the modern lifestyle that has sustained Rome as an enclave for cosmopolitan society for thousands of years.
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Museum City:Barcelona: Archive of Courtesy (DVD) $14.98 2055 Between the rugged slopes of the Pyrenees and the luxurious waters of the Mediterranean lies the region of Catalonia. It has defined the vanguard of Spanish art and culture for 2000 years, while remaining inextricably bound to its glorious past and independent nature. This special DVD showcases its capital, Barcelona, from the soaring jewel-like spires of Antoni Gaudi’s "La Sagrada Familia" and the winding streets of the Gothic Quarter, to the futuristic Olympic City in Montjuïc Park and the vibrant canvasses of some of history’s favorite artists, such as Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, and Salvador Dali. This exclusive DVD highlights the visionary spirit of Catalonia that is emblazoned in the culture of its capital city. “The next best thing to actually going” -Art Times
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Barcelona: Archive of Courtesy (VHS)
$19.98 1055 Barcelona... From the soaring jewel-like spires of Gaudi's Sagrada Familia church and the winding streets of the Gothic Quarter, to the vibrant canvases of some of history's greatest artists — Picasso, Miro, Dali — to the futuristic Olympic City in Montjuic Park, Catalonia's visionary spirit is emblazoned in the culture of its capital city. Barcelona has defined the vanguard of Spanish art and culture for 2,000 years, while remaining inextricably bound to its glorious past and independent nature. (45 min) "[Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Museum City:Seville: Jewel of Andalusia (DVD) $14.98 2056 The ancient streets of Seville showcase the multicultural imprint of the numerous peoples and cultures that have called the city home: Romans, Visigoths, Muslims, Jews and Christians. Whether exploring the Roman ruins of Italica, the lush Moorish palace of the Alcazar, the delicate beauty of Santa Cruz (the center of Seville’s Jewish history), or the Gothic brilliance of the city’s largest cathedral, the celebrated La iralda, Seville is a contemporary city that wears its history openly in the churches, intimate neighborhoods, food, and ancient ruins that reflect it’s glorious past. This special DVD will let you experience first-hand the art, architecture, history, and charm of Seville, the Jewel of Andalusia. “The glory that is Seville is captured” -The Washington Post
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Seville: Jewel of Andalusia (VHS)
$19.98 1056 Seville's ancient streets bear the imprint of the multitude of peoples and cultures that have called this city Home: Romans, Visigoths, Muslims, Jews and Christians. Explore the Roman ruins of Italica, the lush Moorish palace of the Alcazar, the delicate beauty of Santa Cruz, and the city landmark, La Giralda. Seville is unending history, the breath of many cultures that lived, fought and flourished together. (45 min) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Museum City:Vatican City: Art & Glory (DVD) $14.98 2057 Conceived in glory, shrouded in mystery, and preserved in art, Vatican City is both the capital of Roman Catholicism and the repository for a marvelous array of Western Civilization's cultural masterpieces. This program treats the historic city as a living, breathing, and evolving museum in itself, showcasing its priceless treasures through the eyes of the popes, poets, artists and architects that helped to create the intoxicating aura and spiritual lure that draws millions of yearly visitors. Discover the tales behind monumental works in this indispensable program for travelers, art lovers and history buffs alike. "Take an informative tour among the priceless treasures of the Vatican... a breathtaking array of masterpieces." - The Washington Post DVD BONUS FEATURES: (approx One Hour, plus Multiple Bonus Features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Vatican City: Art and Glory (VHS)
1057 Through the eyes of its artists and architects, you will see the splendors of the Italian city that houses some of the greatest treasures of Western civilization: Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling and Pieta, the Apollo Belvedere, Raphael's School of Athens and much more. Discover the tale behind the creation of these great works. #1057 (45 min) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
Museum City:Paris: City of Light (DVD) $14.98 2058 The City of Paris, where the Arc de Triomphe curves majestically over the Champs Elysees and the Eiffel Tower pierces the Parisian skyline. This intimate exploration of the world's most glorious city traces Paris' history and culture through its architecture, monuments, museums, artists and most notable citizens. Experience the Joie de Vivre of Paris in this Museum City Series DVD presentation that showcases a place where romance sits as aptly on display as the sidewalk cafes and street lamps illuminate the passionate evenings for the starry-eyed lovers who flock to Paris' sensual scenery. "This lovely video introduces the history and culture of Paris... (we) applaud this appealing title." - Booklist "... it will help you better understand what you see once you get there." - Chicago Tribune DVD BONUS FEATURES: (approx One Hour, plus Multiple Bonus Features) [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
New York Scene: A Hip 'How-To' (VHS)1041 Greeted by Billboard Magazine with "an enthusiastic thumbs up," this fast-moving video takes viewers into the streets and behind the scenes of New York's hippest destinations, providing an insider's look at the city's sights and sounds. [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
New York Scene for Kids (VHS)$19.98 1042 A New York Scene designed especially for kids — with the New York City bound family in mind — chock full of the kind of inside information that makes it easy to plan a successful, fun and safe trip to Manhattan. (54 min) "[Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
$14.98 1080 A dazzling collage of music, movement and rhythm from India, Japan, Seychelle Islands, Hong Kong, Canada and the USA, this film by Cinematographer Craig McCourry was six years in the making; it continues the tradition of KOYAANISQATSI and BARAKA 45 min. [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |
America The Beautiful: The National Forests of Utah (DVD)$12.98 2081 America The Beautiful: The National Forests of Utah is a wonderful montage of Utah's magnificent western terrain, from the dry desert ground to the grand peaks of mountain tops and the beatiful animals of the wild. While being entranced by the lovely images moving across the screen, the background is set to the superb sounds of classical music by Rachmaninov, Gounod, Adams and other distinguished and renowned composers. The breathtaking scenes and delightful classical sounds are a pleasure for the eyes and ears "...journey to spectacular and diverse sights of Utah." - Billboard Magazine "Armchair travelers, your ship has come in!" - The Toronto Sun
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America The Beautiful: The Natural Splendor of Florida (DVD)$12.98 2082 America The Beautiful: The National Forests of Utah is a voyage of sight and sound into Florida's stunning seascapes, landscapes and wildlife. The stimulating soundtrack of Grammy Award nominees and Emmy Award Winners Emerald Web sets the mood while journeying through Florida's vast natural beauty. This DVD captures some of the many indigenous species of flora, views of the rare and endangered Florida Panther, brilliant pink flamingos gathering on the sand dunes, scenes of the gentle yet also endangered "dancing" manatees and the beauty of the ocean at sunset. "...a picturesque look a the the array of flora and fauna that make their home the tourist hot-spot of Florida." - Billboard Magazine
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America The Beautiful: The Natural Splendors of Florida (VHS) 1082 [Add to Cart] [View Cart] |