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Unknown ancient greek and roman artists - Alois Riegl - Legitimization of styles
The classical antiquity goes from the 8th century BC until the 5th century AD, but very often the concept ""classicism"" is understood as a unique style. However, it includes an enormous variety of styles and techniques. Art historian...
Curated Video
Art Attack - contemporary London fair embraces performance art.
It's art but not as many know it.
Here at Frieze London contemporary art fair, visitors are watching these two performers recreate an old performance work by German artist Franz Erhard Walther.
He's been a pioneer of action-based...
Curated Video
The Thinker and The Kiss among new Rodin sculpture exhibition
LEADIN:
A new exhibition of Auguste Rodin's sculptures is opening in London.
'Rodin and the art of ancient Greece' places the French artist's work alongside the Athenian marbles which inspired them.
...
Bridgeman Arts
Teachers at a staff meeting discussing the students. Paris, 1951
Clip 4 from the 1951 French film 'Le Lycee Sur La Colline', following a student of the 1950s from his entry at Lycee Henri IV (Paris) to his final graduation. Teachers in a room for staff meeting. Students playing with ball. Students in...
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GREECE: CAMGAIGN FOR ELGIN MARBLES TARGETS TOURISTS (2)
Voice and effects
VOICED BY: Philippa Meagher
Tourists visiting the ancient Parthenon in Greece are being drawn into a row over the return of the so-called Elgin Marbles.
Visitors to the two-and-a-half-thousand year old temple are being...
Curated Video
Collection of ancient Roman noses shows art trickery of the past
DENMARK NOSE GALLERYSOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESSRESTRICTIONS: AP CLIENTS ONLYLENGTH: 5.45SHOTLIST:Associated PressCopenhagen, Denmark - 10 April 20171. Various of Nasothek nose collection at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek museum2. Tilt down of bust...
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Collection of ancient Roman noses shows art trickery of the past
DENMARK NOSE GALLERYSOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESSRESTRICTIONS: AP CLIENTS ONLYLENGTH: 5.45SHOTLIST:Associated PressCopenhagen, Denmark - 10 April 20171. Various of Nasothek nose collection at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek museum2. Tilt down of bust...
Bridgeman Arts
Painting and children playing by the sea. Village scenes and tourist sites. Italy and Southern France, 1955
Clip 5 from a 1955 French film 'Petits Paradis de Mediterranee' exploring the Mediterranean harbour and the South of France. Scenes of people painting by the sea and children playing games. Capraia Island, statues and the villa of...
Curated Video
The Thinker and The Kiss among new Rodin sculpture exhibition
LEADIN:
A new exhibition of Auguste Rodin's sculptures is opening in London.
'Rodin and the art of ancient Greece' places the French artist's work alongside the Athenian marbles which inspired them.
...
Press Association
Glass artworks take over landscape at Kew Gardens
In a sixth-month stint at Kew Gardens, glass sculptor Dale Chihuly has filled the London landmark with 32 abstract artworks in 13 locations.
Press Association
Protesters at British Museum call for return of Parthenon sculptures to Greece
Protesters call for the British Museum to return the marble Parthenon sculptures to Greece while dressed as Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin who brought them to the UK, and one of the Caryatid sisters represented in the ancient statues.
Curated Video
LITHUANIA: ICE SCULPTURES (V)
Voice and effects
As Western Europe struggles to cope with an unusually cold snap, a country more accustomed to arctic conditions has commissioned a collection of sculptors to create art from ice.
Artists from all over Lithuania...
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Preview of legendary actress Lauren Bacall's collection up for auction
A collection of art and jewelry belonging to the late Hollywood actress, Lauren Bacall, will be going under the hammer.
Before being auctioned off, the items are on an international tour and arrived at their first stop, Hong Kong, on...
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A New York City artist is on a mission to create wearable art that both makes a social statement, using cartoon images of super heroes, and empowers men and women to stand up to bullying and gender stereotypes. (June 14)
Linda Stein wants you to touch and try on her artwork to experience a feeling of empowerment and protection.
The artist-activist creates sculptural avatars _ full-length armor-like figures chock-full of embedded found objects including...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Frick Collection opens at Dutch masterpiece museum
CLEAN : Frick Collection opens at Dutch masterpiece museum
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : NY's Met Gallery unveils annual rooftop installation
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York unveils its annual rooftop installation with this year's piece entitled The Theater of Disappearance
Curated Video
Instagram stars and racial inclusion at Frieze London sculpture park
LEADIN:
One of London's best-known parks is playing host to a wide variety of sculptures by the likes of Eduardo Paolozzi and the cult American artist known as KAWS.
There's also a strong statement on racial...
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HONG KONG: SOTHERBY'S OPENS SPRING AUCTION
English/Nat
Sotherby's Auction House is opening its spring Hong Kong auction next week and it is expected to bring in over ten million U-S dollars.
The auction will feature jewellery, watches, paintings, sculptures and a unique ...
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Jerusalem's old city illuminated in festival of lights
Jerusalem, 14 June 2010
1. Various of exhibit at Jaffa Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem
2. Tilt down from cattail (bulrushes) exhibit to Jaffa Gate in the Old City
3. Illuminated dancers walking to Jaffa Gate in the Old City
4. Various...
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HONG KONG: ICE SCULPTING COMPETITION
English/Nat
Hong Kong's chefs have been demonstrating their skills, but with one ingredient only - ice.
They were taking part in the 21st annual ice carving competition organised by the Hong Kong Tourist association and the Hong Kong...