Music and visual art may seem like completely different worlds, but throughout history, they've often evolved side by side. Join Rick Steves and Julie Spangler on a journey through artistic history as they connect music and art and how they have evolved throughout history. See how the same periods that inspired new styles of painting and architecture also gave composers new ways to express themselves through music.

This video is part of Symphony in a Suitcase, a free classroom curriculum from Rick Steves, CET Public Television, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra exploring music, history, and culture across Europe. Find the full curriculum, classroom activities, and more videos at https://www.ricksteves.com/symphony. Visit https://www.cetconnect.org/education for more free classroom resources from CET's education team.