8.6

Rick Steves' Europe•Season 12•Episode 9

Baroque Art

8.6/10 · 9 votesOct 1, 202326 min

Ranked #9 of 12 in Season 12•matches the season avg

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Forged in Europe's religious struggles, Baroque art inspired the faithful and dazzled the masses. We start in Rome, with its awe-inspiring St. Peter's, fleshy Bernini statues and bubbly fountains. In Belgium, we see the dramatic canvases of Rubens. And finally: the ultimate Baroque palace, Versailles,

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Seasons13

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Season 12 Episodes12

E1 8.6

Art of Prehistoric Europe

E2 8.6

Art of Ancient Greece

E3 8.1

Ancient Roman Art

E4 8.5

Art of the Roman Empire

E5 8.5

Art of the Early Middle Ages

E6 8.6

Art of the High Middle Ages

E7 8.6

Art of the Florentine Renaissance

E8 8.6

Art of the Renaissance Beyond Florence

E9 8.6Now viewing

Baroque Art

E10 8.8

Art of the Neoclassical and Romantic Ages

E11 9.0

Art of the Impressionists and Beyond

E12 9.1

Art of the 20th Century

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Rick Steves

Self - Host

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Episode Summary

"Baroque Art" is episode 9 of Rick Steves' Europe season 12. It scored 8.6/10 from 9 votes, ranking #9 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.6). It aired on October 1, 2023.

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