Landmarks of Western Art: The Renaissance - A Journey of Art History Across the Ages

The artistic masterpieces of artists Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Holbein and Michaelangelo are featured in this program. Additional commentary is provided by art historians who talk about these artists' lives and how they managed to produce so many remarkable pieces of art. A special look is taken at "The Mona Lisa," a painting that continues to fascinate many art students. Also, "The Last Supper" is viewed as experts comment on the lengthy period of time it took to complete it. This video is the second in a six-part series that covers the art created between the medieval era to the days when the post-impressionists began pursuing their talents.