TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why is the Mona Lisa so famous? | Noah Charney
More than 500 years after its creation, Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" is arguably the world's most famous painting. Many scholars consider it an outstanding work of Renaissance art— but history is full of great paintings. So, how did...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Art Deco Museum
ART DECO MUSEUM ONCE UPON A TIME A PALACE OF FRENCH KINGS AND PRINCES, THE LOUVRE IS TODAY IS THE PALACE OF ARTS AND IS HOME TO ONE OF THE RICHEST COLLECTIONS IN THE WORLD. THE HISTORIC LOUVRE IS ALSO HOME TO MUSEE DES ARTS DECORATIFS ,...
Bedtime History
The Mona Lisa Story For Kids
Learn about the history of the Mona Lisa, from it's creation by Leonardo Da Vinci, to its path through history, including its theft and eventual home in the Louvre Museum.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Robert L. Dilenschneider - The Ultimate Guide to Power and Influence
Robert L. Dilenschneider formed The Dilenschneider Group in October, 1991. Headquartered in New York and Chicago, the Firm provides strategic advice and counsel to Fortune 500 companies and leading families and individuals around the...
Amor Sciendi
Virgin of the Rocks
Everyone talks about Leonardo da Vinci as the paradigm of the Renaissance Man. His painting The Virgin on the Rocks is perhaps the best example of his many talents on display. Co-written by Tina Bozsik
The Art Assignment
Better Know the Mona Lisa | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
She's probably the most famous artwork of all time, but what do you know about her? It's time to better know the Mona Lisa.
Flemotion
5 famous monuments of Paris - French culture 1
This video in French with French subtitles presents 5 famous Parisian monuments: the Louvre Museum, the Eiffel Tower, Notre_Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe and the Sacré_Coeur Basilica. Useful for learners to prepare a presentation...
Curated Video
A2 English Listening Practice - Museums
This video serves as English listening comprehension practice for lower-level students. In this video, a native English speaker talks slowly and clearly about the topic of museums. The subtitles are included at the bottom of the screen...
Curated Video
Michelangelo's David: Great Art Explained
"What a brilliant series this is" - Stephen Fry on Twitter 12 December 2020 "Thoroughly researched and cleverly presented, with stunning visuals, Great Art Explained makes you realise that familiarity with a work of art sometimes makes...
Jabzy
Art Theft and Destruction - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Art Theft and Destruction
Curated Video
The Raft of the Medusa by Théodore Géricault: Great Art Explained
This is the story about the painting of the raft that shook the world and scandalised high society. Not only for its anti-royalist statements but also for its choice of a black man as the hero. In an age of slavery. In its brutality,...
Curated Video
Who Stole the Mona Lisa?
In 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre. The theft drew more attention to the portrait at the same time that photography brought copies of the image to people all around the world. This surely raised the Mona Lisa's popularity,...
Amor Sciendi
Virgin on the Rocks
Everyone talks about Leonardo da Vinci as the paradigm of the Renaissance Man. His painting The Virgin on the Rocks is perhaps the best example of his many talents on display.
Learning Mole
The Louvre
In this video we explore the Louvre Museum in Paris - a wonderous feat of architecture.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Demystified: Why is the Mona Lisa So Famous?
Learn about why Leonardo da Vinci's painting the Mona Lisa is so famous.
Press Association
Stock footage of Paris, France
Stock footage of Paris, France. Footage of the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Hôtel des Invalides, Louvre and Vendome Column.
Bloomberg
Make The Most of Paris
Feb.09 -- Make the most of your trip to Paris. Bloomberg Pursuits shows you around some of the French capital's most luxurious places to visit.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : France's Macron vows commitment to Eastern Christians
To support the Christians of the East is to act for a diverse Middle East, for the very possibility of peace and fraternity", says French President Emmanuel Macron, as he pins the Legion of Honor on Pascal Gollnisch, director of the...
Bloomberg
Mubadala CEO on Cleveland Clinic, Louvre Abu Dhabi
Jun.27 -- Mubadala Development Co. Chief Executive Officer Khaldoon Al Mubarak talks about Abu Dhabi’s efforts to expand beyond an oil and gas economy by increasing tourism and services, including opening branches of the Louvre Museum...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN:US artist Cy Twombly unveils 'The Ceiling' at the Louvre
CLEAN:US artist Cy Twombly unveils 'The Ceiling' at the Louvre
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : French police return two 16th century objects stolen in 1983 to the Louvre museum
A breastplate and a ceremonial helmet, two "exceptional" objects from the Italian Renaissance, were handed over by the police to the Louvre museum after being found in Bordeaux during an auction linked to an estate (Footage by AFPTV via...
Curated Video
Spruced up Mona Lisa copy goes on display at Prado museum
1. Close-up of face of the version of the 'Mona Lisa' (known as 'La Gioconda' in Spanish) held by the Prado Museum
2. Close-up of background of painting
3. Close-up of Mona Lisa's eyes
4. Wide of media filming painting
5. Close tilt...
Curated Video
THE LOUVRE OPENS ITS DOORS FOR FERRAGAMO CATWALK SHOW
For the first time in its almost 900-year history, the French capital's iconic Louvre Museum has opened up its doors to fashion: a catwalk show by Italian house Salvatore Ferragamo.
Though several catwalks, including Louis Vuitton's,...