Art historians delve into six decades of the BBC archives. How has television influenced our understanding of the world's greatest artists?
Where to Watch Art on the BBC • Season 1
5 Episodes
The Genius of Leonardo Da Vinci
The Genius of Leonardo Da VinciJanina Ramirez explores the BBC archives to create a TV history of Leonardo Da Vinci, discovering what lies beneath the Mona Lisa and even how he acquired his anatomical knowledge.
The Story of the Nude
E1
The Story of the NudeHumans have been drawing nudes for almost 30,000 years. Kate Bryan explores six decades of BBC archive to discover how television has influenced our understanding of the nude.
The many faces of Picasso
E2
The many faces of PicassoPicasso is known as the godfather of modern art. Art historian David Dibosa explores six decades of BBC archive to discover how television has influenced our understanding of him.
Michelangelo: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
E3
Michelangelo: The Good, The Bad and the UglyMichelangelo is a controversial giant of the Renaissance. Art historian Sona Datta explores six decades of BBC archive to discover how TV has influenced our understanding of him.
Constable: Rural Rebel
E4
Constable: Rural RebelWas Constable a chocolate box painter or a revolutionary? Art historian Rose Balston explores six decades of BBC archive to discover how TV has influenced our understanding of him.
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