The 11 Best Art Documentaries On Netflix To Stream Right Now

Featured on techtimes.com

We’ve all wasted time aimlessly scrolling through Netflix and trying to decide what to watch. Before you know it, 40 minutes have passed and you’re thinking of just re-watching an episode of The X-Files. So to quell your Netflix indecisiveness, we’ve gathered some of the best art documentaries streaming on Netflix. Not only will you actually learn things from all of these insightful documentaries, you also won’t feel guilty about sitting on your couch and consuming these cerebral films. So go ahead and get your highbrow Netflix game on.

The Art of the Steal (2009)

Filled with mystery, intrigue and scandal, this documentary gives the viewer an inside look at the business of art. In the 20th century, Albert Barnes collected the world's most impressive collection of post-impressionist art. An ardent opposer of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the elite world of art institutions, Barnes housed his collection in his home in Philadelphia and specifically stated in his will that his collection was to never be sold or moved from his house. After his death, the Philadelphia Museum of Art attempted to steal this invaluable collection from the home Matisse called "the only sane place to see art in America."

The Rape Of Europa (2007)

Remember Monuments Men? That incredibly boring movie that George Clooney directed, produced and starred in? Well, Rape of Europa tells the same story of Nazi art pillaging but in a way that is much more engaging and informative.

Just Like Being There (2012)

This documentary traces the history of the vintage gig poster genre and explains how it became a cultural mainstay among music lovers.

Waste Land (2010)

A 2011 Oscar nominee for Best Documentary, Waste Land follows the story of artist Vik Muniz as he works with Brazilian garbage pickers to create art out of items found in the world's largest landfill. A winner of over 50 film awards, the documentary is an inspiring story about the transformative power of art and collaboration.

Click here to view the full list.