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Stay up to date with video podcasts from the National Gallery of Art, which include documentary excerpts, lectures, and other films about the Gallery's history, exhibitions, and collections. Vermeer: Master of Light is a visual pilgrimage in search of what makes a Vermeer a Vermeer. ...
Stay up to date with video podcasts from the National Gallery of Art, which include documentary excerpts, lectures, and other films about the Gallery's history, exhibitions, and collections. Vermeer: Master of Light is a visual pilgrimage in search of what makes a Vermeer a Vermeer. It is a journey of discovery, guiding the viewer through an examination of three of Johannes Vermeer's paintings and exploring the "secrets" of his technique. Utilizing the potential of x-ray analysis and infrared reflectography as well as the power of computer technology, the program delves beneath the surface of the paintings to unveil fascinating insights into Vermeer's work. This film celebrates one of the most extraordinary painters in the history of art. Narrated by Meryl Streep, with commentary by Arthur Wheelock, curator of northern baroque paintings, National Gallery of Art, and David Bull, conservator. This segment ...
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Vermeer: Master of Light-Woman Holding a Balance, Part 1
Vermeer: Master of Light-Woman Holding a Balance, Part 1
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"Multiverse," Leo Villareal Installation-Programming, Part 1
"Multiverse," Leo Villareal Installation-Programming, Part 1
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Pompeii and the Roman Villa: Art and Culture around the Bay of Naples
Pompeii and the Roman Villa: Art and Culture around the ...
Pompeii and the Roman Villa: Art and Culture around the Bay of Naples
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Empire of the Eye: The Magic of Illusion-Teatro Olimpico—Andrea Palladio, Part 7
Empire of the Eye: The Magic of Illusion-Teatro Olimpico—Andrea Palladio, ...
Empire of the Eye: The Magic of Illusion-Teatro Olimpico—Andrea Palladio, Part 7
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Empire of the Eye: The Magic of Illusion-St. Francis of Paola, Performer of Miracles, Part 6
Empire of the Eye: The Magic of Illusion-St. Francis of ...
Empire of the Eye: The Magic of Illusion-St. Francis of Paola, Performer of Miracles, Part 6
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Empire of the Eye: The Magic of Illusion-Palazzo Spada's Corridor, Part 5
Empire of the Eye: The Magic of Illusion-Palazzo Spada's Corridor, ...
Empire of the Eye: The Magic of Illusion-Palazzo Spada's Corridor, Part 5
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Empire of the Eye: The Magic of Illusion-Sant'Ignazio's Ceiling, Part 4
Empire of the Eye: The Magic of Illusion-Sant'Ignazio's Ceiling, Part ...
Empire of the Eye: The Magic of Illusion-Sant'Ignazio's Ceiling, Part 4
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Empire of the Eye: The Magic of Illusion-The Church of Santa Maria presso San Satiro, Part 3
Empire of the Eye: The Magic of Illusion-The Church of ...
Empire of the Eye: The Magic of Illusion-The Church of Santa Maria presso San Satiro, Part 3
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Martin Puryear Installation: Ladder for Booker T. Washington
Martin Puryear Installation: Ladder for Booker T. Washington
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Empire of the Eye: The Magic of Illusion-Introduction, Part 1
Empire of the Eye: The Magic of Illusion-Introduction, Part 1