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Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the 20th Century

Season 12 Episode 1212 | 25m 16s

Europe’s tumultuous 20th century spawned a kaleidoscope of cutting-edge art. From Spain to Hungary, Glasgow to Oslo, we seek out all that’s wild, colorful, surreal, and just plain fun. The fascinating work of Pablo Picasso leads us through the century’s major art styles. And in today’s gleaming cities, we see how a persistent artistic spirit connects us with both our past and an exciting future.

Aired: 09/30/23 | Expires: 02/14/24
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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Shimmering Impressionist canvases by Monet and Renoir, plus Van Gogh, Gauguin and more.
Roaming Europe, we admire stately Neoclassical buildings and dramatic Romantic paintings.
We marvel at Baroque’s over-the-top churches, palaces, bubbly fountains, and theatric art.
From Portugal to Germany, booming economies and new technologies produce exquisite art.
Florence’s bold “rebirth” is powered by the genius of Leonardo, Rafael, and Michelangelo.
Soaring Gothic cathedrals of radiant stained glass, plus art celebrating worldly pleasure.
Early Europeans produce diverse art: from Christians to Muslims and Byzantines to Vikings.
The grand cities of ancient Rome’s vast empire and majestic churches of its fall.
Rome’s rise, as seen in its supersized monuments, colorful mosaics, and marble Caesars.
Greece’s timeless art: Golden Age temples, alluring Venuses, and exuberant Winged Victory.
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Laced with tranquil and picturesque canals, Delft would easily win the cuteness contest.
Scrovegni Chapel is covered in remarkable frescoes depicting the lives of Jesus and Mary.
In Berlin, we explore museums dedicated to the history of the gone-but-not-forgotten Wall.
Fontainebleau is unrivaled among France’s palaces as a showcase of French history.
Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum tells the story of Vincent's life, through his art.
Prague is one of Europe’s best-preserved cities, and Old Town Square shows it beautifully.
Turkey's remote Güzelyurt is a harmony of cultures, history, architecture, and religions.
Cosmopolitan Tel Aviv enjoys its in-love-with-life Mediterranean beaches and cuisine.
Ramallah — de facto capital of Palestine — is filled with a youthful, positive energy.
In the Cinque Terre, we visit the pint-sized resort of Monterosso
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