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"From the U.S. Navy's 1934 confiscation of a painting of sailors on shore leave to contemporary culture wars over funding for the arts, conflicts surrounding homosexuality and creative freedom have shaped the history of modern art in America. Richard Meyer's Outlaws Representation tells the charged story of this strife through pioneering analysis of the works of gay artists and the circumstances under which these works have been attacked, suppressed,...

Gustav Klimt lived from 1862-1918. The "Poet of Viennese Sexuality" turned the capital of Austria into the laboratory of revelation. In this Film Ideas video, explore Klimt's early life,painting style, portrait themes, and artistic career.

Sandro Botticelli lived from 1445-1510. The Early Renaissance Italian artist gainednotoriety three centuries after his death. In this Film Ideas video, explore Botticelli's early life, personality, education, works, and artistic success.

El Greco lived from 1541-1614. The Spanish artist had an unusual artistic style that sparked controversy almost 400 years after his death. In this Film Ideas video, explore his early life, education, romantic life, and artwork.

"Explores the life and career of Rahel Szalit (1888-1942), among the best-known Jewish women artists in Weimar Berlin"-- Provided by publisher.

"My name is Fabian Vas," the titular bird artist introduces himself before confessing, "I murdered the lighthouse keeper, Botho August." Born in 1891, Fabian lives in the remote settlement of Witless Bay in Newfoundland, where amidst family dysfunction he discovers a talent for nature illustration--particularly birds. But when he gets involved with manipulative pilot's daughter Margaret Handle and Fabian's mother begins an affair with the local lighthouse...

In the final program of the series, Professor Amanda Vickery explores the explosion of creative opportunities for women as the 20th century dawned. Travelling from London and Paris to the remote Swedish countryside and the bleak desert landscape of New Mexico; this was a time where Western women were demanding ever increasing roles across society and female artists found the strength to push the boundaries of art even further.

Professor Amanda Vickery journeys from Renaissance Italy to the Dutch Republic and discovers a hidden world of female artistry. By digging in storerooms, convents, and basements she rescues dazzling female artists from the shadows, and reveal stories of courage and determination in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.