“Michelangelo Caravaggio was one of the great painters in the history of Western art. He also remains one of the most mysterious and elusive of artistic geniuses. A new biography by Andrew Graham-Dixon, “Caravaggio: A Life Sacred and Profane,” wrestles with the man, his times and his work.” -from Press Release at YouTube
Medieval Art
Illuminations: Treasures of the Middle Ages ©BBC
Est. Time: 30 Min
The Beauty of Maps
Est. Time: 10 Min (see also part 2 and 3 on You Tube. Complete series of videos 30 minutes)
The Medieval Mindset
Inside the Medieval Mind
Est. Time: 1 Hr video each, click each link to watch
Time period videos cover: 9th to 15th centuries.
About Video: BBC production. Hosted by Professor Robert Bartlett. Currently works at University of St. Andrew, School of History in Scotland.
Video Archives:
Knowledge: Part 1 | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpJSPL7eWRU
Sex: Part 2 | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmbKRxuKIZY
Belief: Part 3 | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HrbZUiVu2Y&NR=1&feature=endscreen
Power: Part 4 | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2R0wHEXckw&feature=relmfu
Extreme Art History Boot Camp 