BIEDERMEIER: A WAY OF LIFE IN AUSTRIA, 1815-1848

This video traces the major social, cultural, technological and political developments that took place in Austria between the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the revolutions of 1848, a period of relative peace and stability when the middle classes prospered and the arts and other social developments flourished. Dramatic re-enactments of historical events are blended with period graphics and music to provide an informative profile of a crucial period in European history.

Directed by Don North
1988, 46 minutes
Purchase: $195 Classroom Rental: $50

"...excellent...a good introduction to and explanation of the importance of this transitional period in art and music. It could be used in art, music or history classes, making it a good choice for schools that examine this period of European history or its lasting cultural contributions."-School Library Journal

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