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...

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.

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.

In a world dominated by mainly caucasian dancers, Native American Maria Tallchief overcame discrimination to become the United States’ first prima ballerina.

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.

In the final program of the series, Professor Amanda Vickery explores the explosion of creative opportunities for women as the 20th century dawned. Travelling from London and Paris to the remote Swedish countryside and the bleak desert landscape of New Mexico; this was a time where Western women were demanding ever increasing roles across society and female artists found the strength to push the boundaries of art even further.

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.

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...

The beauty of flowers have been captured by many artists such as Monet, Van Gogh, O'Keefe, Botanists, and flowers appear in paintings, portraits, designs, pots.