Art and Religion: Playlist

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An Introduction to Italian Altarpieces: Devotion by Design

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View time: 9:51

Explore the elements of an altarpiece and discover the history behind these devotional objects in a visit to the National Gallery, London and Florence, Italy. And we go behind the scenes in our conservation studio to show you how altarpieces were mad...

What's the difference between a heroine and a femme fatale in art? 'Ju...

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View time: 9:16

Who is the woman depicted in this painting by Sebastiano del Piombo? The two candidates for the subject, Judith and Salome, are both drawn from biblical stories. They share many attributes but their drastic actions have very different motives.

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