Art Bites 138: "The Lady and the Unicorn" Tapestry
About the Episode
One of the finest works of late medieval art is the “Lady and the Unicorn” tapestry. It’s a celebration of the senses —taste, hearing, sight, and touch — as a woman savors Europe’s blossoming appreciation of sheer, sensual beauty.
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Extras
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Art Bites 147: Gothic Church Architecture, the Pointed Arch and More Light
The Gothic Age was famed for its towering churches filled with glorious stained-glass windows.6:51 -
Art Bites 146: Art and Architecture of the Vikings
Surviving artifacts from the Vikings show a society with an impressive artistic flair.4:03 -
Art Bites 145: The Moors of Spain: Islamic Art in Medieval Europe
The Moors built dazzling mosques and palaces with intricate designs and calligraphy.3:58 -
Art Bites 144: Byzantine Art in Medieval Europe and Venice
Medieval Europe was filled with bronze horses, rich mosaics, and magnificent churches.5:54 -
Art Bites 143: Romanesque Art
Romanesque art illustrated Bible lessons: teaching, inspiring, and scaring the faithful.3:46 -
Art Bites 141: Feudalism, Christianity, and the Art of Monks
For centuries monks were great artists beautifully illustrating books they transcribed.5:18 -
Art Bites 142: Romanesque Architecture: Three Great Churches
Great examples of Romanesque churches can be found in Florence, Pisa, and Durham.6:03 -
Art Bites 140: Giotto’s Scrovegni Chapel
Giotto covered Scrovegni Chapel with frescoes telling Bible stories with a new realism.2:14 -
Art Bites 139: Saint Francis of Assisi and a New Spirit in Italy
At the Basilica of St. Francis, Gothic frescoes capture realism and powerful emotions.2:48 -
Art Bites 137: Secular Medieval Art: Castles and Tapestries
Grand city halls, luxurious-for-the-day castles and palaces, and finely woven tapestries.5:37
