10 Visually Stunning Movies for Art History Buffs

"Art History is one of those university electives that a student actually enjoys, and not just because of the art itself. The life and times of famous artists are often interwoven with fantastic drama that's a part of their genius, often changing more than just the people around them but causing an entire society to look in a new direction. Movies about artists and their work can be dramas, documentaries, historical films, or a mix of all of the above. Art doesn't always mean paintings, nor does it mean dramatic scenes from the Middle Ages or ancient mythology. Some of the most influential artists in history have also been sculptors, architects, and clothing designers and many of them did their work in the past century. Even if their work is hundreds of years old, it echoes in contemporary times. Put all of that together and you have some great fodder for a movie script. Art imitates life, and then movies imitate art."