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As Seen On PBS
"America has one of the greatest museums in the world, but because it's such a vast country, even Americans themselves don't realize the extent of their good fortune." Sister Wendy Beckett The Art Institute of Chicago Discover the intriguing facts behind Grant Wood's classic painting American Gothic, the brilliance of a gold ceremonial knife from Peru's lost Chimu Empire and Marc Chagall's stained glass epic America Windows. The Cleveland Museum of Art Explore rare Asian art and Medieval European pieces, as well as Rodin's sculpture The Thinker, an elaborately detailed suit of armor, and Rousseau's richly fantastic painting The Fight of a Tiger and Buffalo. Sister Wendy Beckett comes to America for a spectacular tour that blends art, history, culture, and storytelling into one delightful experience. Described as "a phenomenon" by The Washington Post and "a pop star" by The New York Times, Sister Wendy shares her contagious enthusiasm, eloquent descriptions, self-taught expertise, and warm humor as she guides you through the treasures of six of America's greatest art museums. Special DVD Features Include: - Access to the Sister Wendy's American Collection Web site, including:
- an interview with Sister Wendy
- background on the series
- additional information on 18 selected works of art
- Chapter search
- Closed captioning
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2009 DVD Releases
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