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TITLE:
Brian Sewell's grand tour of Italy. [videorecording (DVD)] / produced and directed by Christopher Bruce.
Alternate Title:
Grand tour of Italy
Publication Date:
2009
Publication Information:
Silver Spring, Md. : Acorn Media,
Edition:
Widescreen.
Physical Description:
4 videodiscs (ca. 386 min.), + 1 viewer's guide.
Geographic Term:
Contents:
Mont Cenis Pass, Turin, and Milan -- Cremona, Parma, and Bologna -- Florence.
San Gimignano, Siena, Radicofani, and Orvieto -- Rome -- Naples and New Pompeii.
Paestum, Todi, and Urbino -- Rimini, Ferrara, and Mantua.
Vicenza, Possagno, and Padua -- Venice.
Performer:
Presented by Brian Sewell.
Summary:
Brian Sewell follows the footsteps of young 18th century British aristocrats undertaking a grand tour through Italy, exploring art, architecture, manners and mores with erudition and wit. He journeys through Rome, Florence, Venice, Naples, Siena, and Milan showcasing cathedrals, palazzos, paintings and sculptures while giving insight into the travels and travails of tourists past.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781598282566
General Note:
DVD.
For mature audiences.
Originally broadcast on television as individual episodes, 2005-2006.
Bonus features: 20-page viewer's guide includes highlights, questions to consider, avenues for further learning, "The things they carried," and "From grand tour to gap year."
