Season 12
(2023)
Overview
Season 12 of Rick Steves' Europe features a dozen new episodes showcasing Europe's great art and architecture in bite-size chunks. Join Rick as he explores the rise of Western Civilization as seen through Europe's most beautiful and evocative art: climbing deep into prehistoric tombs, summiting Michelangelo's magnificent dome, waltzing through glittering palaces, and pondering artistic genius from Praxiteles to Picasso.
Cast
as Self - Host
Episodes
Art of Prehistoric Europe 0.0
October 1, 2023
As the Ice Age glaciers melted, prehistoric Europe bloomed with surprisingly sophisticated art. From Ireland to France,…
Art of Ancient Greece 0.0
October 1, 2023
Ancient Greece laid the foundations of Western art. Traveling from its sun-splashed isles to the rugged mainland to bus…
Ancient Roman Art 0.0
October 1, 2023
We follow Rome's rise through its awe-inspiring art, starting at Rome's humble birthplace in the Forum. Soon Rome is gr…
Art of the Roman Empire 0.0
October 1, 2023
With its vast empire, ancient Rome gave Europe its first common culture. From England to Turkey, we explore the greates…
Art of the Early Middle Ages 0.0
October 1, 2023
After Rome's fall, Europe's Christians kept culture alive with art rooted in their deep faith. We visit sturdy Romanesq…
Art of the High Middle Ages 0.0
October 1, 2023
As Europe passed AD 1000, its growing prosperity was reflected in soaring Gothic cathedrals graced with colorful altarp…
Art of the Florentine Renaissance 0.0
October 1, 2023
After its medieval struggles, Europe rediscovered the art of the ancients, led by booming Florence. We revel in the bol…
Art of the Renaissance Beyond Florence 0.0
October 1, 2023
From Italy, the Renaissance spread across Europe, revolutionizing art. We travel to Spain and Portugal where overseas p…
Baroque Art 0.0
October 1, 2023
Forged in Europe's religious struggles, Baroque art inspired the faithful and dazzled the masses. We start in Rome, wit…
Art of the Neoclassical and Romantic Ages 0.0
October 1, 2023
Around 1800, Europe was in transition, reflected in two art styles. First, we visit Europe's great cities with their st…
Art of the Impressionists and Beyond 0.0
October 1, 2023
The late-1800s saw old notions of beauty challenged by revolutionary artists. We enjoy pioneering Impressionist works —…
Art of the 20th Century 0.0
October 1, 2023
Europe's tumultuous 20th century spawned a kaleidoscope of cutting-edge art. From Spain to Hungary, Glasgow to Oslo, we…