Documentary

Great Art

The life and work of the world's most celebrated artists. Each episode reveals unique insights into the life of the artists, from exploring the places they lived and worked to uncovering their formative relationships through private letters. Great Art will also provide privileged access to the artists' masterpieces, going behind-the-scenes at the world's leading museums.

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Created By

Tim Marlow

Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Great Art

First Air Date

January 4, 2018

Last Air Date

December 8, 2020

Seasons

4

Episodes

20

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

ITV1

S04E05

Renoir: Revered and Reviled. Series

Tim Marlow explores the extreme positive and negative reactions to Renoir's changing style, examining some of the 181 paintings held at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. The film reveals how his new direction was an influence on Picasso and Matisse, making it a vital turning point in the development of art between the 19th and 20th centuries.

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