The Art Assignment
Art Trip: Washington D.C. | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
In which we explore Washington, DC's vast and diverse collection of landmarks, museums, and galleries - ranging from institutions like the Hirshhorn to the art-worthy metro system. Let's take a trip through Washington, DC. Featuring the...
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USA - Lotto exhibition
A new exhibition has opened at the National Gallery of Art in
Washington, D.C. It features the work of an Italian renaissance
artist who until quite recently has been virtually unrecognised.
The exhibition is called "Lorenzo Lotto:...
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Piero di Cosimo: The Poetry of Painting in Renaissance Florence
A new exhibition of renaissance artist Piero di Cosimo's is being unveiled at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
The artist is the master of producing stories in paint, and gives a flavour of everyday life in Renaissance Italy....
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USA: WASHINGTON: EXHIBITION OF PABLO PICASSO'S EARLY ART WORK
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A show of Pablo Picasso's early work ''Picasso: The early years, 1892-1906'' has opened in Washington.
It's taken three years but The National Gallery of Art in Washington is exhibiting the most comprehensive show ever...
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First major exhibition of Pop Art master's works since his death
1. Pan of exhibit of works by Roy Lichtenstein
2. Various of artwork
3. Wide of news conference
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Earl A. Powell III, Director, National Gallery of Art:
"This exhibition is the first major show since his death in...
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An exhibition at the National Gallery of Art pairs French painter Edgar Degas with American Impressionist Mary Cassatt in a survey of how the two worked together sharing ideas, subjects and techniques. (May 9)
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SOUNDBITE: Kimberly A. Jones - Curator-French Painting - National Gallery of Art:
"She really looked to Degas as someone who was interesting, innovative and challenged her. And, Degas...
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Conservation efforts on paintings by Gilbert Stuart reveal new attitudes and colors in portraits of founding fathers and friends.
HEADLINE:A New Face For George
CAPTION: Conservation efforts on paintings by Gilbert Stuart reveal new attitudes and colors in portraits of founding fathers and friends. (July 2) ...
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USA: WASHINGTON: RENAISSANCE DRAWINGS EXHIBITION
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A collaboration featuring the finest Renaissance drawings from German and Swiss master artists is getting a once only showing in Washington, D-C.
Nearly two hundred of the world's finest drawings are on display from next...
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USA: WASHINGTON: ART NOUVEAU EXHIBIT
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The world's biggest, best and most dazzling examples of Art Nouveau will be on public show in the U-S national capital from Sunday to the end of January next year.
Its a breathtaking exhibit that claims to be the largest,...
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Art and theatre collide in 'Little Dancer Aged 14'
The impressionist artist Degas is famous for his representations of ballerinas in paintings and statues. Degas frequented the back corridors of the Opera in Paris, painting and drawing the young dancers as they practiced.
Now the story...
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18th century paintings restored to original quality
Washington, DC - June 18, 2012
1. Zoom in from four portraits by Gilbert Stuart in the conservation lab at the National Gallery of Art to Stuart's "Vaughan-Sinclair" portrait of George Washington
2. Close-up of Stuart's portrait of...
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A new exhibition opening at the National Gallery of Art in Washington explores the works by Italian Renaissance painter Piero di Cosimo. His paintings give a glimpse into life in 15th century Florence. (Jan. 30)
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SOUNDBITE: Dennis Geronimus, Art History - New York University:
"On the one hand he's full of the unexpected and the fantastic. On the other hand he speaks a very human language, that one...
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The National Gallery of Art is selecting over six thousand works of art from the Corcoran collection to include in the nation's art gallery. Two sculptures and 29 paintings are in an exhibit titled "Masterworks from the Corcoran.". (Feb. 5)
SOUNDBITE: Earl Powell, Director National Gallery of Art:
"It is a transformative acquisition for the national gallery of art, or a group of acquisitions. it is a museum collection of great distinction that is being melded with and...
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The National Gallery is selecting over six thousand works of art from the Corcoran collection to include in the nation's art gallery. Two sculptures and 29 paintings are collected in an exhibition titled: "American Masterworks from the Corcoran." (Feb 5)
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SOUNDBITE: Earl Powell, Director National Gallery of Art:
"It is a transformative acquisition for the national gallery of art, or a group of acquisitions. it is a museum collection of...
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Newly-acquired American classics go on show
Washington DC's National Gallery of Art has acquired over 6-thousand works from a collection of famed American classics.
A small selection of the works are now going on show to gallery visitors, giving a taste of what's to come.
The...
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New exhibition features master painter's religious works
1. Wide of Rembrandt's self-portrait as St. Paul (1661)
2. Close up of Rembrandt self-portrait
3. People standing in gallery in front of self-portrait
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Arthur Wheelock, Curator, National Gallery of Art:
"And then...
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The smart way to take photos
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Washington, DC - 1 March 2013
1. Various of iPhoneography enthusiast taking photo of ceiling lights
2. Various of iPhoneography enthusiast taking photo of an elevator
3. Mid of Cindi Hobgood advising iPhoneography...
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The National Gallery is selecting over six thousand works of art from the Corcoran collection to include in the nation's art gallery. Two sculptures and 29 paintings are on exhibit in a show titled "American Masterworks from the Corcoran." (Feb 5)
SOUNDBITE: Earl Powell, Director National Gallery of Art:
"It is a transformative acquisition for the national gallery of art, or a group of acquisitions. it is a museum collection of great distinction that is being melded with and...
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The National Gallery is selecting over six thousand works of art from the Corcoran collection to include in the nation's art gallery. Two sculptures and 29 paintings present a small preview of what's to come. (Feb. 8)
SOUNDBITE: Earl Powell, Director National Gallery of Art:
"It is a transformative acquisition for the national gallery of art, or a group of acquisitions. it is a museum collection of great distinction that is being melded with and...
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The friendship and collaboration of two well known Impressionists
A new exhibition at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, sheds new light on one of the greatest artistic collaborations of Impressionism.
The exhibit displays work by French painter Edgar Degas side by side with American...
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Florida painter's exhibition a first step of art exchange between Cuba and US
An exhibition by famed Florida painter Mario Sanchez opened in Havana on Friday, the first art exchange between Cuba and the Unites States in decades.
The cultural initiative will also see work by Cuban artists displayed in the US city...
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USA: WASHINGTON: VERMEER EXHIBITION ATTRACTS THOUSANDS
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Thousands of people lined the streets outside America's National Gallery of Art in Washington for a final chance to see Johannes Vermeer's art exhibition before it moves on to Europe.
The most dedicated Vermeer enthusiasts...
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USA: MARY CASSATT ART EXHIBITION
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The major retrospective of paintings by Impressionist Mary Cassatt opens on Sunday in Washington D-C.
One America's best known female painters, Cassatt was the only American ever invited to show her work in exhibitions...
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16th century paintings go on exhibit at National Gallery
1. Wide of "Virgin and Saint Peter Enthroned with Saints John the Baptist and Paul," pull out to entrance of exhibition
2. Banner across entrance way, reading: "Bellini, Giorgione, Titian and the Renaissance of Venetian Painting"
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