- Format: NTSC
- Number of tapes: 4
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Distribution Select
- VHS Release Date: May 19 2004
- Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 6303113451
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#8,189 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
- #4 in Video > Documentary > Art & Artists > Boxed Sets
- #4 in Video > Special Interests > Boxed Sets > Art & Artists
- #15 in Video > Documentary > Art & Artists > Art History
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Excellent for Sr Programs and Learning in Retirement SGs
Sep 29 2002
The Art of the Western World video series is excellent up to 1945. We are using it for the second time for USF (University of South Florida) Senior Programs for students in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. Picture and sound fit well together, and provide a lot of "Aha" experiences for people who have visited the sites, or seen the sculptures or paintings in art museums. The videos, shown in about 26 minute segments provide a super basis for discussions, and for subsequent visits to art museums.
art of the western world
Jun 4 2002
I have viewed three comprehensive art history video series preparing to send six weeks in Europe. This was the best.
The selected material is representive,the research well done.the filming and background music pleasing. I have seen many of the included works in museums and look forward to seeing them with my newly acquired acumen.The modern art section is a little pc and the woman who intimates that western art is built on the exploitation of the female nude is off-the-wall. The section on Florence was my favorite because of its beauty and importance as the epicenter of western culture. No, this is not a boring series except for those who favor Michelob over Michelangelo.
The selected material is representive,the research well done.the filming and background music pleasing. I have seen many of the included works in museums and look forward to seeing them with my newly acquired acumen.The modern art section is a little pc and the woman who intimates that western art is built on the exploitation of the female nude is off-the-wall. The section on Florence was my favorite because of its beauty and importance as the epicenter of western culture. No, this is not a boring series except for those who favor Michelob over Michelangelo.
A good solid effort
Aug 21 2001
I found these videos pretty good and not in the least boring. Michael Wood and the production team have done a solid effort in presenting such a vast topic in the time allowed. The areas covered are well presented, intelligently commented upon and comprehensive. Well worth seeing a few times.
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This is a good series.
We watched this video series during the last two terms in my Art History class. Yes, alot of people appeared to be asleep, but if they are anything like the students at my school,... Read more
Published on Mar 30 2001 by leannsj
Idiotically Boring
We watched this video for my Humanities class. I do have to say these videos are extremely boring. From my observation over a third of the class was sleeping. Read more
Published on Mar 21 2000 by dragonslayer3@rocketmail.com
The Best Video Art Course Series ever Filmed!
In short, I must congratulate Michael Wood for an excellent documentary, showing both his knowledge of the subject of Art History, as well as, a well articulated series covering... Read more
Published on Dec 16 1999
An Overview of Western Art History
The scope of this series prevents it from lingering on detail, but as a starting point, Art of the Western World is an intriguing outline of the periods of western art. Read more
Published on Dec 15 1999
Read the books, go to museums, and listen to lectures
I should have guessed that trying to put the history of art into a video collection would be difficult, but I didn't realize it would be so difficult to watch. Read more
Published on Aug 29 1999
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