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Aug 18, 2009
Grinling Gibbons Master Woodcarver to Royalty
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Kathleen Duffy
Grinling Gibbons, influenced by the Baroque style of the Netherlands, created realistic still life woodcarvings from limewood. His skill has never been surpassed.
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Aug 11, 2009
Rembrandt's Women
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Jenny Ashford
Rembrandt's three main loves acted as muses and models, but contributed to the chaos and scandal of his life.
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Jul 1, 2009
Sicilian Painter Mario Minniti
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Jenny Ashford
Though artist Mario Minniti is barely remembered outside of his native Sicily, his work was highly sought after during his lifetime.
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Apr 28, 2009
Artist Guido Reni
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Meg Nola
Once called the Divine Guido, Reni took many posthumous critical punches in the late 19th century, but recent years have brought renewed appreciation and respect.
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Apr 20, 2009
Caravaggio's Criminal History
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Jenny Ashford
Caravaggio is considered one of the greatest and most influential artists in history, but his genius had an extremely dark side.
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Mar 16, 2009
Dutch Baroque Artist Gerard ter Borch
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Jenny Ashford
A painter of the Dutch "Golden Age," Gerard ter Borch brought depth to a stock style of painting and still amazes viewers with his virtuoso rendering of satin.
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Feb 14, 2009
Rejecting the Interpretation of Art
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Shannon Leigh O'Neil
These two influential critics' complementary theories argue that interpreting art is secondary to experiencing its aesthetic forms.
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