Documentary

Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr

The broadcaster and journalist Andrew Marr examines the stories behind some of the most famous works of art ever devised. Why were these pieces created and what makes them, in particular, so eternally fascinating? How much did the lives of the artists, and the society and environment they worked in, influence the paintings? Get ready to see truly iconic images in a whole new light.

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Ended

Original Name

Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr

First Air Date

June 6, 2020

Last Air Date

August 8, 2020

Seasons

1

Episodes

10

Language

English

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S01E10

The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli

Andrew takes a close look at a Sandro Dotticelli painting entitled "The Birth of Venus," and he shares details about how this painting was an icon of the early renaissance, and a departure in theme from primarily religious' work's.

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