Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne explores war art and how conflict's compelling stimulus to the imagination has created some of our richest and most powerful artistic inspiration. He takes an intensely emotional journey, visiting artists' studios, museums and travelling to battlefield locations to discover how artists have shone a powerful light into the abyss of warfare, leaving a unique legacy. This film includes works by Artists Rifle Regiment...

Van Rijn Rembrandt lived from 1606-1669. The Dutch painter completedmany portraits in his young years; he wanted to capture the emotional experience and concentrated on self-portraits. In this Film Ideas video, explore Rembrandt's romanticlife, his zest for life, and his approach to painting.

Vincent Van Gogh lived from 1853-1890. The Dutch painter put his heart and sold into his work. In this Film Ideas video, explore Van Gogh's early life, personality, art studies, vocations, works, romantic life, mental health, and artistic career.

Sandro Botticelli lived from 1445-1510. The Early Renaissance Italian artist gainednotoriety three centuries after his death. In this Film Ideas video, explore Botticelli's early life, personality, education, works, and artistic success.

El Greco lived from 1541-1614. The Spanish artist had an unusual artistic style that sparked controversy almost 400 years after his death. In this Film Ideas video, explore his early life, education, romantic life, and artwork.

Professor Amanda Vickery's journey to uncover the story of female creativity reaches the 18th century. The focus turns to the industrial powerhouse that is Britain and the glittering French court of Marie Antoinette. Despite being regarded as second class citizens when it came to art, this was an era when ingenious women seized a galaxy of fresh opportunities to stamp their creativity on the age; from a designer who would revitalize the British silk...

The setting of a Roman gallery brings together four characters in van Eyck's The Virgin of Chancellor Rolin. Nicolas Rolin, the Duke of Burgundy's minister of finance, is on his knees before the Madonna, who is being crowned by an angel. Rolin is being blessed by the infant Jesus. Outside, a rich landscape is peopled with a number of unknown characters. The work is analyzed as a complex painting, difficult to decipher.

Celebration examines the role craft plays in our holiday customs, with a focus on our winter observances and the traditions that are handed down from one generation to another as well as new rituals that define the season.

Before this film, no one else—including the French—was ever permitted to film the Louvre. The priceless treasures and incomparable art can be shared through the eyes of award-winning filmmaker Lucy Jarvis. Set against the panoramic history of France and hosted by Charles Boyer, the Louvre, regal palace and home to so many of the world's great gifts of art, becomes The Louvre, a film acclaimed and winner of 14 national and international awards—so...

Lang Lang is already an undisputed international star of the piano. A "Wunderkind" like Mozart, Lang Lang is a demi-god in China and a superstar in the rest of the world. Portrait of An Exceptional Artistreveals not only a piano prodigy, but also a deeply involved artist and mentor.From his lessons in China, to his master classes in France, the passing of his expertise to others is central to Lang Lang's life and work.This documentary lets us discover...