Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World Season 4 Episode 8 Modern Day Renaissance

Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World is a travel and adventure show for the young and young-at-heart. In each episode, host Elizabeth Stanton takes viewers on a journey into a new and exciting world, exploring the extreme and unusual cultures of different countries across the globe.

Season 4, Episode 8 is named Modern Day Renaissance where Elizabeth discovers modern-day renaissance, meeting people who are using the traditional art techniques of centuries past. In this episode, Elizabeth Stanton discovers the art and beauty of traditional techniques that have been used for centuries.

Elizabeth takes the viewers to Europe, where they will experience the beauty of the Renaissance, which has had a huge impact on the cultural scene of Western Europe. She will specifically explore the art and legacy of the legendary painting master, Leonardo da Vinci.

In Florence, Italy Elizabeth presents the modern-day Renaissance art that reflect what it was like back in the great times of the Medici family. She follows a group of young street artists who have been keeping the tradition of fresco painting alive, a practice that dates back to the Renaissance period. She also learns about other painting techniques that are still in use today, such as watercolor painting and oil painting.

Elizabeth also travels to France, where she investigates the revival of the traditional bohemian art culture of Paris. She meets young artists who share their experiences of living in the ‘City of Love’ and their inspiration from the greats such as Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso. In addition, she explores the unique subculture of street artists in the city, who specialize in graffiti and mural paintings.

Later in the episode, Elizabeth takes a journey to Spain, visiting the annual re-enactment of the Battle of the Moors and Christians in Alcoy. She observes the traditional celebration, which pays homage to the bloody historic battles that were fought over religion during medieval times. There, she will learn how the art of crafting armor and weapons has been passed down through generations, with many still developing these art forms.

In Ireland, Elizabeth travels to see some of the stunning and unique design works of Irish artists who specialize in traditional Celtic arts, including calligraphy, bookbinding, and illuminating. She studies how these art forms were used on holy scriptures in times past and how they still captivate people’s hearts in today’s society.

Lastly, Elizabeth Stanton takes viewers to the United States, visiting artists who create stunning pieces using materials like wood, metal, clay, and glass. She examines the various techniques of contemporary jewelry, ceramics, and glass blowing in New York City, where she interviews the leading contemporary artists of our times.

Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World Season 4 Episode 8: Modern Day Renaissance is a thrilling adventure that showcases the bounty of art and beauty that can be found around the world. Join Elizabeth Stanton in this remarkable journey as she acquaints us with the world of talented artists who are making a difference today. Be inspired to see the beauty in traditional techniques that are still being used and learn how contemporary artists are using these techniques to create masterpieces that are timeless.