With the closure of art institutions around the country, legions of would-be gallery-goers have turned instead to the internet to scratch their aesthetic itch. But though museum websites can be useful, another great source for serious learning is their mass-media ancestors: old-school art documentaries. Though they may not come in the HD quality modern eyes are accustomed to, the best of these films and television series remain relevant as ever, either for the depth of their erudition or as records of fascinating moments...

Source: Wall Street Journal June 17, 2020 21:56 UTC