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Perhaps no Reformation era artist reflects the inner renewal and its transformation of outward physical reality more than El Greco. Monsignor Ignacio Barreiro discusses the connection between the great artist's life and vision and his spiritually-charged painted figures. Taken from: Protestant Rebellion and Catholic Reform (1517-1648) - 1997 VonHildebrand Institute

What’s the story behind El Greco’s painting Laocoon?

• A Spanish Trojan War
• The vengeance of Laocoon’s broken vow
• 300 years ahead of his time

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In this episode of ART Minded, curator of European art, Guillaume Kientz discusses the origins of the Baroque art movement in Italy, the cultural and political context that helped to shape patronage, and the influence of important painters such as Caravaggio, Carracci, and Ribera. This program highlights paintings featured in the special exhibition Flesh and Blood: Italian Masterpieces from the Capodimonte Museum, moderated by education manager Connie Barganier.