A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area with legal protection by an international convention administered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). World Heritage Sites are designated by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
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The State Hermitage Museum is a museum of art and culture in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The second-largest art museum in the world, it was founded in 1764 when Empress Catherine the Great acquired an impressive collection of paintings from the Berlin merchant Johann Ernst Gotzkowsky. The collections occupy a large complex of six historic buildings along Palace Embankment, including the Winter Palace, a former residence of Russian emperors.
The National Gallery of Art is a national art museum in Washington, D.C..The museum was privately established in 1937 for the American people by a joint resolution of the United States Congress. Andrew W. Mellon donated a substantial art collection and funds for construction. The Gallery’s collection traces the development of Western Art from the Middle Ages to the present. Every videos are a production by ikonoTV.
1000 Masterpieces from the Great Museums of the World by ArtHaus TV, one of the most successful series about art.\\r\\nComprehensively illustrated and compellingly presented by well-known authors and narrators, these short art surveys provide a deeper insight into the masterpieces of painting.
Experience art in a completely new way. Explore your own experience and take a quiet moment for yourself thanks to these videos produced by The Fondation Beyeler, National Gallery London and Queensland Art Gallery
A lovely channel where we invite you to dive into two worlds: contemporary artists and their inspiration from Old Masterworks
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is currently hosting a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of works by the famous 17th-century Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer. Until 4 June 2023, the museum presents 28 out of 37 known paintings by Vermeer, which is a rare opportunity to embrace the work of the artist. At ikonoTV, we like to focus on looking and seeing, and provide deeper insights into works of art. Therefore, we have dedicated a channel featuring some of the finest paintings by Vermeer in our Slow Art videos. This is our way of preparing you to fully enjoy the works in the exhibition, or providing an alternative experience for those who will miss the show. Check out the [Rijksmuseum website,https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/whats-on/exhibitions/vermeer] for more information and stories.
The National Gallery is an art museum in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, Central London. Founded in 1824, it houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900.
April 13, 2024 is Slow Art Day. A wonderful initiative which exists since 2009. During one day each year, museums and art galleries across the world host events focused on intentionally experiencing art slowly through slow looking. At ikonoTV, we invite you every day to our Slow & Silent Art videos.
The Uffizi Gallery is a prominent art museum located adjacent to the Piazza della Signoria in the Historic Centre of Florence in the region of Tuscany, Italy.