Color and Light
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Explore light and color in art in the search for greater realism and spiritual ecstasy.
Explore the story of light and color in art - both in the search for greater realism and spiritual ecstasy. Journey from Gothic cathedrals and Indian courtly painting to modern art.
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Color and Light
Preview: Episode 7 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Explore the story of light and color in art - both in the search for greater realism and spiritual ecstasy. Journey from Gothic cathedrals and Indian courtly painting to modern art.
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