Series · 1989 · Documentary
Ten programs filmed across Europe explore the history of European art through masterpieces of architecture, sculpture, and painting. The series spans from Greek and Roman art to Christian, Byzantine, and Gothic styles, followed by the Baroque, Rococo, and the artistic movements of the 19th and 20th centuries.
1 season · 10 episodes

Episode 01
The Art of the Ancient Greeks
An introduction to the origins of European art, exploring Greek sculpture, architecture, and aesthetics. The episode highlights ideals of beauty, harmony, and proportion that shaped Western artistic tradition.

Episode 02
The Art of the Romans
A journey through the monumental architecture and refined decorative arts of ancient Rome. It examines engineering achievements, imperial imagery, and the artistic legacy that spread across the Roman Empire.

Episode 03
Early Christian and Byzantine Art
A study of early Christian and Byzantine visual culture, focusing on mosaics, icons, and sacred architecture. The episode reveals how spirituality and symbolism defined the art of the Eastern Empire.

Episode 04
Romanesque Art
An exploration of the Romanesque period, marked by massive churches, expressive sculpture, and a deeply religious visual language that dominated Europe in the 11th and 12th centuries.

Episode 05
Gothic Art
A look at the rise of Gothic cathedrals, the pointed arch, stained glass, and the pursuit of light and verticality. This episode shows how medieval Europe transformed architecture and artistic expression.

Episode 06
The Art of the Renaissance
A survey of the rebirth of classical ideals in Italy and Europe. Featuring masters such as Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael, it presents a new vision of humanity, nature, and artistic innovation.

Episode 07
Baroque Art
An examination of the dramatic, emotional, and theatrical style of the Baroque era. From Caravaggio’s intense realism to Bernini’s dynamic sculptures, the episode reveals art shaped by power and faith.

Episode 08
Rococo Art
A portrait of the refined and ornate Rococo style, with its elegant interiors, playful themes, and aristocratic taste. The episode highlights French and German contributions to this decorative movement.

Episode 09
The Art of the 19th Century
A journey through Romanticism, Realism, and Impressionism, showing how industrialization, social change, and new ideas transformed European art during the 1800s.

Episode 10
The Art of the 20th Century
An overview of the revolutionary artistic movements of the modern era: Expressionism, Cubism, abstraction, and the avant‑garde. The episode explores how the very definition of art was reimagined.
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Ten programs filmed across Europe explore the history of European art through masterpieces of architecture, sculpture, and painting. The series spans from Greek and Roman art to Christian, Byzantine, and Gothic styles, followed by the Baroque, Rococo, and the artistic movements of the 19th and 20th centuries.
The Great Epochs of European Art is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary from Gaby Imhof-Weber, Kurt W. Oehlschläger has 1 season and 10 total episodes, rated 0.0/10 by — viewers.
The Great Epochs of European Art has 1 season with 10 episodes in total.
The Great Epochs of European Art has ended and is no longer in production.
The Great Epochs of European Art first aired on January 1, 1989.
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