Rhondabee Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I'm not really looking for info on the artists for this year (we're doing Ancients), but just a basic "what to look for when you're looking at art" course. (Which, of course I've never had, so I don't pretend to *really* know exactly what I'm looking for - LOL!) I would really prefer a DVD program. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 What about the Sister Wendy Beckett series that was aired on PBS back in the early '90s? It is a very light overview organized by "museum tour" rather than by art period -- but done with Sister Wendy's very obvious enthusiasm for art. I think there are about ten 1-hour episodes. Available for rental or "play now" options at http://www.netflix.com Or, for a more thorough, and more formal classroom setting, what about the Teaching Company's "Art Across the Ages" lecture series; it has 48 30-minute classes on DVD, currently on sale for 75% off at: http://www.teach12.com/ttcx/CourseDescLong2.aspx?cid=7150 Check out your local library, too. Enjoy! Warmly, Lori D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I was going to suggest The Teaching Company also. I just purchased the set of Metropolitan Musuem of Art and The Louvre at: http://www.teach12.com/ttcx/coursedesclong2.aspx?cid=7511&pc=sale It had great ratings and was the right price ($99) and they have free shipping available until July 23. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bclerkin Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I've used the Teaching Company DVD " A History of European Art", loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhondabee Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 Thanks, all! Netflix first (looks great!) since it's *free* (or, relatively so), then on to TTC. (Thanks for the link, btw. I had actually started at TTC this morning, and the art video I was eyeing received fairly negative reviews from most of the respondents. The series you linked to looks much more promising!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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