Short, evocative studies of works by Rembrandt, Rubens, El Greco, Fragonard, Goya, Blake, and Turner are not intended as definitive examinations; rather, each is designed as a starting point for group discussion of the art and artist. Segments can be used independently, in any order or combination. (45 mins., closed captioned)

The rich artistic heritage of France is illustrated in works spanning three centuries by such artists as Claude Lorrain, Fragonard, Chardin, Corot, Manet, and Renoir. Image CD with 24 digital images and booklet (Slideset version with 24 slides also available)

The National Gallery of Art possesses one of the largest collections of European art in the United States, with extensive holdings in Italian Renaissance, Dutch, British, and French impressionist art. Narrated by National Gallery of Art director Earl A. Powell III, this film offers a brief art-historical overview and an introduction to the Gallery's treasure of European art—paintings, sculpture, and works on paper—from the twelfth to the twentieth century. (30 mins., closed captioned)

This teaching packet examines the culture and art of one of the world's greatest periods of creativity. The sheer volume—and outstanding quality—of the paintings produced can scarcely be paralleled. A 164-page book provides background information about the newly independent Dutch Republic and the nexus of its art and civics. Chapters look at landscape, still life, portraiture, and genre and history painting. Also included are artist biographies and resource information. Among artists featured are Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Hals. A separate classroom activity guide is forthcoming. 12 color study prints, image CD with 75+ works of art, and 164-page booklet (Slideset version with 20 slides also available)