Art of the Western World [3 Discs]

"As hosted by art historian Michael Wood, this groundbreaking, ambitious nine-part series carries viewers on a tour through 2,500 years of Western art. It canvasses its subject era by era, beginning with ancient Greek and Roman Art, and covering virtually every school including the pop art phase of the '60s that produced Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans. And in each case, Wood specifically focuses on how each movement reflected the sociopolitical trends and attitudes of its particular era. The program was filmed over four long years, in eight different countries, at over 150 locations such as temples, cathedrals, gardens and deserts. Supplemental materials include discussions with art expert and historians, walks through key buildings, and on-camera glimpses of specific artworks."