Rick Steves' Europe Video

Rick Steves

Rick Steves' Europe Video — a video podcast based on Rick's popular TV series — gives you a colorful look at the sights, people and history behind Europe's most interesting destinations. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more European travel info on these destinations.

  • 5 minutes 31 seconds
    Art of Europe: Neoclassical Art — Rick Steves Art Bite
    Baroque excesses were countered by the Revolution, the Enlightenment, and a stern, no-frills art that celebrated a new age of science and reason. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.
    4 October 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 5 minutes 21 seconds
    Art of Europe: Baroque Sculpture — Rick Steves Art Bite
    The "Michelangelo of Baroque," Bernini made Rome his gallery, showcasing his creations from the finest statues to his design of St. Peter's Square. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.
    20 September 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 5 minutes 9 seconds
    Art of Europe: Early Renaissance Painting — Rick Steves Art Bite
    Paintings evolved to appear more life-like, thanks to Giotto's early exploration of 3-D, Masaccio's mastery of depth, and the realism of Fra Angelico. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.
    6 September 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 6 minutes 36 seconds
    Art of Europe: Michelangelo — Rick Steves Art Bite
    The Renaissance master sculpted "David" and the "Pietà," painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and designed the majestic dome of St. Peter's Basilica. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.
    21 August 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 5 minutes 19 seconds
    Art of Europe: Secular Medieval Art — Rick Steves Art Bite
    Art in service to religion was joined by a new aesthetic, reflected in grand city halls and fanciful tapestries celebrating life's earthly pleasures. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.
    9 August 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 6 minutes 51 seconds
    Art of Europe: Gothic Church Art — Rick Steves Art Bite
    The artistic works and relics that filled the churches of the Middle Ages carried messages that packed a religious, political, and emotional punch. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.
    26 July 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 3 minutes 2 seconds
    Art of Europe: Ancient Roman Architecture — Rick Steves Art Bite
    Ancient Rome's imposing structures were marked by their practical design, nods to Greek style, and colossal scale, while its grand statues stood tall. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.
    12 July 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 2 minutes 43 seconds
    Art of Europe: Ancient Roman Mosaics — Rick Steves Art Bite
    Exquisite, realistic mosaics adorned ancient Roman homes, along with colorful frescoes that give a peek into domestic life in the great civilization. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.
    28 June 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 5 minutes 25 seconds
    Art of Europe: Ancient Greek Temples — Rick Steves Art Bite
    Athens' Parthenon, with its clever design aspects and organic beauty, is among the temples that trumpet the sophistication of the ancient Greek world. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.
    14 June 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 3 minutes 53 seconds
    Art of Europe: Prehistoric Art
    Europe's love affair with art reaches back to its prehistoric societies, and the artifacts they left behind give us a glimpse into their way of life. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.
    31 May 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 7 minutes 57 seconds
    Churches of Austria — Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide
    In the ornate, dramatic churches of Austria, elements of art, architecture, and music work in harmony — with a style bold enough to reach the heavens. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.
    17 May 2024, 3:00 pm
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