Working life series

Describes the arduous training and difficult day-to-day working lives of painters in Florence during the Renaissance and discusses how their changing approach to the art they created elevated their standing and influence in Florentine society.

A portrayal of the work of a Samurai warrior, including how they trained for war, their code of conduct, the weapons they used, the independent Samurai (Ronin), the Samurai in battle, and the Samurai as bureaucrats.