Art II: Renaissance & Baroque 14001800, with Rick Steves

Subscribe at for more new travel talks! Europe explodes with new ideas in religion (the Protestant Reformation), exploration (Columbus), and politics (the rise of nation-states). The happy result is some of the Western world’s greatest art treasures — from Michelangelo’s David to Botticelli’s Venus. It inspires the next generation of Baroque artists to build even grander wonders, like St. Peter’s Basilica and the Palace of Versailles. Download the PDF handout for this talk: • Shop Rick's art book: Rick Steves' 100 favorite European works of art, illustrated with vivid, full-color photos. • Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at This talk was filmed during the Rick Steves European Travel Festival on Nov. 1, 2015. Any special promotions mentioned are no longer valid.