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Empires - The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance

A fascinating and highly entertaining look at one of the most important families of the Renaissance era--the Medici.
Sister Wendy - The Complete Collection (Story of Painting / Grand Tour / Odyssey / Pains of Glass)

“Sister Wendy Beckett has transformed public appreciation of art through her astonishing knowledge, insight and passion for painting and painters.” This set includes Sister Wendy's Story of Painting, Sister Wendy's Odyssey, and Sister Wendy's Grand Tour. Simultaneously delightful and scholarly--this is a must have for anyone interested in art history.
Exit Through the Gift Shop

When British stencil artist Banksy traveled to Los Angeles to work, he came across obscure French filmmaker Thierry Guetta and his badly organized collection of videotapes involving the activities of graffiti artists. Inspired, Banksy assembled them with new footage to create this talked-about documentary, and the result is a mind-boggling and odd film (so strange as to be thought a hoax by some) about outsider artists and the definition of art itself.
The Impressionists

A dramatization of the Impressionist movement as seen through the eyes of Claude Monet. Highly entertaining and informative.
The Impressionists: The Other French Revolution

A very personal and revealing look at the personalities that created Impressionism.

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Apr292013

Robert Redford Calls Sale of Hopi Masks “Sacrilege”

Monday, April 29, 2013 at 11:05AM

Robert RedfordAn undated handout picture provided by Art et Communication press office in Paris, France on April 11, 2013 shows a mask entitled 'Angwusnasomtaqa' or 'Tumas Crow Mother' as part of the 'Katsinam Masks' auction sale at Drouot-Richelieu.

“The actor, director and activist Robert Redford has called a forthcoming sale in Paris of Hopi artefacts “a sacrilege” in a letter supporting the tribe’s attempts to halt the auction.”

A fascinating and highly entertaining look at one of the most important families of the Renaissance era--the Medici.

A dramatization of the Impressionist movement as seen through the eyes of Claude Monet. Highly entertaining and informative.

A very personal and revealing look at the personalities that created Impressionism.

Entries in Native American Art (1)

Robert Redford Calls Sale of Hopi Masks “Sacrilege”