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Global Treasures ORDER OF CHRIST Convento De Christo Tomar, Portugal

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:23:01 -0500

CONVENTO DE CHRISTO Proudly, powerfully and surrounded by fortified walls, the Convento De Christo Monastery is situated above the town of Tomar, north of Lisbon. Beyond the near impenetrable fortification was the Portuguese branch of the Order of the Knights Templar. The layout and decoration of the Convento De Christo and its church contain the numerous architectural styles and works of art of various periods. The Knights of Christ contributed to the final expulsion of the Moors, the liberation of the country and the creation of the Portuguese monarchy. The stabilization of power soon led to the rise of Portugal as an influential nation of seafarers and explorers. In the 15th century the Knights of Christ played a significant role in the country's development. The convent's circular building, the Charola, was decorated with the jewellery of the 16th century. It was originally inspired by Romanic-Byzantine style that dates back to the days of the Knights Templar. The Convento De Chris

Global Treasures ORDER OF CHRIST Convento De Christo Tomar, Portugal

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:23:01 -0500

Daily Show With Jon Stewart: Back In Black - State of the City Address

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:26:24 -0500

Lewis Black addresses proposed corporate sponsorships for New York City landmarks, the 2012 Olympic bid, and Christo's Central Park installation of 7,500 saffron bed sheets. (3:19)

Daily Show With Jon Stewart: Headlines - Piles of Sheet

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:26:24 -0500

Christo and Jeanne Claude's sister exhibit to "The Gates" is known as "The Extra Dowels." (2:14)

Herb and Dorothy

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:51:24 -0500

Clip: Christo and Jeanne-Claude's cat

Herb and Dorothy: Trailer

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:29:54 -0500

Herb & Dorothy tells the extraordinary story of Herbert Vogel, a postal clerk, and Dorothy Vogel, a librarian, who managed to build one of the most important contemporary art collections in history with very modest means. In the early 1960s, when very little attention was paid to Minimalist and Conceptual Art, Herb and Dorothy Vogel quietly began purchasing the works of unknown artists. Devoting all of Herb's salary to purchase art they liked, and living on Dorothy's paycheck alone, they continued collecting artworks guided by two rules: the piece had to be affordable, and it had to be small enough to fit in their one-bedroom Manhattan apartment. Within these limitations, they proved themselves curatorial visionaries; most of those they supported and befriended went on to become world-renowned artists including Sol LeWitt, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Richard Tuttle, Chuck Close, Robert Mangold, Sylvia Plimack Mangold, Lynda Benglis, Pat Steir, Robert Barry, Lucio Pozzi, and Lawrence Wei

The Early Show: A $20 Million Art Project

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:11:07 -0500

World famous artists, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, known for their grand art displays, treat NYC to a $20 million exhibit. The Early Show's Dave Price reports.

Evening News: Park Art

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:53:02 -0500

From Central Park, Russ Mitchell takes a look at Christo and Jeanne-Claude's massive public art installation - unfurled Saturday. The work transforms 23 miles of pathways into a "golden river."

U.s.: Golden Gates In Central Park

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:46:29 -0500

In Central Park Saturday, artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude unveiled their massive public art project that transforms 23 miles of footpaths in Central Park. Magee Hickey of WCBS reports.

Herb and Dorothy

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:47:14 -0500

HERB & DOROTHY tells the extraordinary story of Herbert Vogel, a postal clerk, and Dorothy Vogel, a librarian, who managed to build one of the most important contemporary art collections in history with very modest means. In the early 1960s, when very little attention was paid to Minimalist and Conceptual Art, Herb and Dorothy Vogel quietly began purchasing the works of unknown artists. Devoting all of Herb s salary to purchase art they liked, and living on Dorothy s paycheck alone, they continued collecting artworks guided by two rules: the piece had to be affordable, and it had to be small enough to fit in their one-bedroom Manhattan apartment. Within these limitations, they proved themselves curatorial visionaries; most of those they supported and befriended went on to become world-renowned artists including Sol LeWitt, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Richard Tuttle, Chuck Close, Robert Mangold, Sylvia Plimack Mangold, Lynda Benglis, Pat Steir, Robert Barry, Lucio Pozzi, and Lawrence Wei

Herb and Dorothy

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:35:02 -0500

Clip: Herb and Dorothy's packed apartment as described by Lynda Beglis, Lawrence Weiner, Jeanne-Claude & Christo and Chuck Close

Noisettes: The Count Of Monte Christo

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 07:50:12 -0500