The influence of European art has shaped the context in which we see our world. From its marvelous statues, paintings and architecture, European art throughout world history continues to fascinate and inspire generations. “Rick Steves’ Art of Europe” is a new PBS series airing on WABE TV, weaving centuries of visual art into an unforgettable story.
The latest series of “Rick Steves’ Europe,” presented by American Public Television, spotlights the continent’s architecture and art. Vatican will be featured in Rick Steves’ new Europe series from APT. Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images According to APT, “From climbing deep into prehistoric tombs on remote Scottish isles and summiting Michelangelo’s magnificent dome at the Vatican,
Artnet News Pro Stateside art-world players are celebrating, but others are feeling the pinch. Eileen Kinsella October 10, 2022 Frieze London 2019. Photo by Linda Nylind. Courtesy of Linda Nylind/Frieze. The dollar is stronger than it has been in 20 years. According to the U.S. Dollar Index, its value was up almost 17 percent compared
ATLANTA – JULY 28: Auguste Rodin’s ‘The Shade’ statue stands outside the High Museum Of Art in … [+] Atlanta, Georgia on July 28, 2019. MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION – RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images) Getty Images From Philadelphia to Dallas and the Renaissance to the Roaring Twenties,
Editor’s Note: For a preview of this incredible exhibit, including interactive space to immerse yourself in the art, see more in our Instagram reel here. You can also see our exclusive video with Chief Curator Karl Willers here as he shares what guests will enjoy on their visit, while Executive Director Cindy Petersen shares more
Crafting Worldviews: Art and Science in Europe, 1500–1800 examines the inseparable relationship among art, science, and European colonialism from the 16th through the 18th century—an era of voyage, trade, and Europe’s territorial dominance on a global scale. The objects featured in this multidisciplinary exhibition cross the modern-day boundaries of art and science and range from
On Sept. 22, I had the opportunity to visit the Pace Gallery of New York for a viewing of one of the gallery’s most recent exhibitions, “Antoni Tàpies: Transmaterial.” Antoni Tàpies is recognized as “one of the leading artistic voices to emerge from postwar Europe,” according to the press release provided by the Pace Gallery.
This six-part journey tells the story of Europe’s art from prehistoric to the Modern Age.MoreMore Rick Steves Art of Europe weaves Europe’s greatest masterpieces into an entertaining and inspiring story. From prehistoric cave paintings to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome; through a thousand years of Middle Ages to the Renaissance; and from
Rick Steves and crew with Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan, Italy. (Photo courtesy Rick Steves) Starting this week on KCTS 9, Edmonds-based European travel expert Rick Steves will premiere Rick Steves Art of Europe — a six-hour sweep through the entire span of European art history. One hour will air
Does it feel like everyone you know just took a vacation? As we navigate our way through the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more of us are starting to travel again. Maybe you have a trip to Europe planned? Or, maybe you are still staying home, or closer to home. Either way, Rick Steves’ new travel