Art Bites 173: Baroque Art, the Catholic Church, and the Virgin Mary
About the Episode
After a century of religious wars, pro-Vatican Baroque art featured big canvases, dramatic statues, exuberant architecture, and immaculately conceived Virgin Marys. It reminded all of the glorious Heaven that awaited the properly faithful.
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Extras
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Cheverny, France: Château and Hounds
Cheverny's château is lavishly furnished but with an intimate feel.2:39 -
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Haarlem, Netherlands: Herring and Heritage
Cute and cozy Haarlem is a good place to start a European trip.4:39 -
Berlin, Germany: Trendy Prenzlauer Berg
Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg is a classic case of an old workers’ quarter becoming trendy.3:42 -
Verona, Italy: Ambience and a Grappa Taste Test
If you like Italy but don't need blockbuster sights, Verona is a joy.3:29 -
Prague, Czech Republic: Charles Bridge and a Czech Language
In Prague, Rick explores the historic Royal Way and tries to learn a little Czech.2:37 -
Chartres, France: Pure Gothic Cathedral
Chartres' famous cathedral is arguably Europe’s best example of pure Gothic.2:46 -
Amsterdam, Netherlands: Coffeeshops and Red Light District
Amsterdam’s creative approach to marijuana use and prostitution: legalize and regulate it.2:44 -
Cappadocia, Turkey: Hot-Air Balloon Ride
Soaring over Cappadocia in a hot-air balloon gives an unforgettable perspective.3:17 -
Bethlehem, Palestine: Church of the Nativity
Rick follows pilgrims to the place of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem.5:44
