In ‘The Genius of Beethoven’, Paul Rhys very accurately portrays the life of Ludwig van Beethoven, vividly conveying the loneliness and gloom Beethoven experienced throughout his life. It is a very powerful and moving docudrama that includes insightful narration from Charles Hazlewood, a popular conductor, composer and presenter. The film apprises us of facts about … Read more
Tiffany & Co. is an American luxury jewelry and specialty retailer headquartered in New York City. It sells jewelry, sterling silver, china, crystal, stationery, fragrances, water bottles, watches, personal accessories, and leather goods. If you are looking to spend top dollar on an engagement ring with a brand name unlike any other, Tiffany & Co … Read more
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence is one of the most famous art museums in the world. It houses almost the entire collection by the Medici family. Opened in 1769, the museum was first modern museum in the history of Europe. Home to some of the most famous works including masterpieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da … Read more
Joseph Stalin is one of the most prominent leaders in history. With such demeanor, Stalin commanded and demanded respect everywhere he showed up. During his time as a leader of the Soviet Union, Stalin made sure that he leaves legacy behind. One way that Stalin left something behind for future generations was the buildings. Stalin … Read more
The period between 1930s and the 1940s is referred by many as “The Golden Age of Hollywood”. The style of the Classical Hollywood cinema was vastly influenced by the Renaissance and its ideas. Resurgence of mankind was the focal point of the Renaissance, and it was the focal point for Classical Hollywood. Many years have passed since, … Read more
“Style Wars is a 1983 documentary on the hip hop culture in New York. The film has an focus on graffiti, although “bboying” and rapping are covered to a lesser extent. The documentary shows both young artists struggling to express themselves through their art, examines their points of view on the subject of graffiti, as … Read more
The Sistine Chapel is a landmark in Rome that is worth visiting. It is a sight to behold. More than 25,000 people per day, or five million people per year visit the Chapel. Beyond the pictures you see, the Sistine Chapel is fascinating in a way it holds so many secrets and mysteries. Entry to … Read more
The title might suggest something about Bonfire of the Vanities, the movie in which Bruce Willis stared. But it is a more complex event. This documentary takes a historic look at 15th century Florence. At the time, citizens burned art and items that were deemed to be without religious value in demonstrations called “bonfire of the … Read more
Is there a way to convert recyclable material into art? This documentary will provide a heartwarming story of the community of catadores, the people who collect and recycle various materials, turning them into a form of art. This documentary is directed by Lucy Walker with the help from Karen Harley and Joao Jardim. The executive … Read more
Byzantine architecture is the building style of Constantinople, now Istanbul, formerly ancient Byzantium after AD 330. Byzantine architects at first draw heavily on Roman temple features. But they carved their own signature style in the next years. Fun fact: Byzantine architecture might be descendant to Roman architecture, but it also fall in the group of … Read more