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Media: DVD
Subject: Humanities, Art, & Religion
The catalog contains 23 titles that match your search criteria.
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ARTIST, The
Explores new forms of artistic expression in the works of da Vinci, Michelangelo, Titian, Raphael, Bruegel, and other giants. more>>>
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BEYOND OUR DIFFERENCES
Diverse practioners of many religions agree that all religions promote doing good in the world in this thought-provoking documentary that exposes students to the common moral grounds of various faiths ... more>>>
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BIOGRAPHY: World History
Combining smooth narration and engaging interviews with vivid still photography and live-action footage (where available), reenactments, period art, and other documentary material, these informative biographies ... more>>>
| DVD | FE340DV-WB3, FE460DV-WB3, FE409DV-WB3...
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BUDDHA, The
Directed by David Grubin. The life of the Buddha and the meaning of his teachings are carefully, lovingly, lavishly conveyed through artwork, location footage in India and Nepal, and interviews with scholars ... more>>>
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CALLING: Independent Lens, The
As seven young Americans—Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, and Muslim, and of various ethnicities—begin their lives as ministers, viewers see the fundamental commonalities of spiritual life that ... more>>>
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FAITH AND BELIEF: Five Major World Religions
This succinct overview introduces students to the origins and primary beliefs of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism, placing each religion in the historical circumstances out of which ... more>>>
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FUNDAMENTALIST FERVOR: Global Issues 
This critique of religious fundamentalism first defines the term and spells out its nine hallmarks, then goes on to place Christian, Jewish, Islamic, and Hindu fundamentalist movements within their cultural, ... more>>>
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GREAT BOOKS DVDs: School Editions
Intriguing reenactments, rare and popular film clips, computer animation, interviews with scholars and other enthusiasts, and exciting scripts help students make connections between enduring books and ... more>>>
| DVD | DZ200DV-WB3, DZ218DV-WB3, DZ219DV-WB3...
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HISTORY OF WESTERN ART, The
An impressively executed survey of both art and art history from the medieval era to post-impressionism. Each 25-minute program combines location footage, expert commentary, and in-depth examinations of ... more>>>
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HISTORY OF WESTERN ART, The
An impressively executed survey of both art and art history from the medieval era to post-impressionism. Each 25-minute program combines location footage, expert commentary, and in-depth examinations of ... more>>>
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INHERIT THE WIND
Directed by Stanley Kramer. Fredric March and Spencer Tracy compete in the courtroom over the issue of teaching evolution in the schools in this lightly fictionalized re-creation of the Scopes "Monkey ... more>>>
| DVD, Books | SV134DV-WB3, BAN107-WB3
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INSIDE ISLAM
This product is no longer available. Valuable for studies of world history, geography, religions, or events in the Middle East, this program works like a virtual textbook to present Islam’s ... more>>>
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ISLAM: 600–1200
An examination of the Islamic world, its religion, culture, and fabled history, from its humble beginnings through the present, where Muslims try to balance the demands of the technological age with traditional ... more>>>
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JUSTICE: What's the Right Thing to Do?
Michael J. Sandel's popular lecture class at Harvard University comprises a 12-program exploration of the nature of right and wrong. Ethical dilemmas serve as springboards for looks at larger philosophical ... more>>>
| DVD, Books | PBS134DV-WB3, HRH136-WB3
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MUHAMMAD: Legacy of a Prophet
In this content-rich production, the life of Muhammad is juxtaposed with stories of contemporary Muslims who feel deeply connected to their 7th-century prophet. A New York firefighter, for example, reflects ... more>>>
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RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD
Narrated by Ben Kingsley. Information-packed programs employ sumptuous location footage, interviews with experts, and fast-paced graphics to detail the history and central beliefs of world religions, show ... more>>>
| DVD | LV600DV-WB3, LV583DV-WB3, LV585DV-WB3...
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SECRETS OF THE KORAN: Decoding the Past
This program probes the heart of one of the most important books ever written, a book that many outside Islam find mysterious. Tracing the development of the Koran itself from an original oral tradition, ... more>>>
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SHAKERS: Hands to Work, Hearts to God, The
By Ken Burns and Amy Stechler Burns. Conveying the severe simplicity of Shaker life and the devotion in which it is rooted, this bittersweet documentary chronicles two centuries of religious and social ... more>>>
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SIMON SCHAMA'S POWER OF ART
The acclaimed historian turns his expert eye on eight works that exploded onto an unsuspecting world. However, the series focuses not just on iconic pieces of visual expression, but on the artists themselves—each ... more>>>
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UNDERSTANDING WORLD RELIGIONS
The rich traditions of culture and religion are brought to life in this insightful exploration of the history, beliefs, traditions and practices, ceremonies and holidays, sacred writings, and places of ... more>>>
| DVD | LV800DV-WB3, LV801DV-WB3, LV802DV-WB3...
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VINCENT VAN GOGH—A STROKE OF GENIUS: Biography
Numerous examples of van Gogh's work, excerpts from his letters, the insightful comments of historians, location footage, and rare archival photographs paint a portrait of despair—and exaltation. This ... more>>>
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WORLD RELIGIONS IN AMERICA
To explore the role of religion in American history and society—and the relationship between religion and government—a diverse selection of spokespersons discusses how religious traditions ... more>>>
| DVD | NDM270DV-WB3, NDM277DV-WB3, NDM272DV-WB3...
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WORLD RELIGIONS: 600 BC–AD 500, The
How did organized religions replace tribal and fertility gods? Why did so many of the world's major religions develop in Asia within a period of 1000 years? How did the religions influence early recorded ... more>>>
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