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Season 1
Series following art critic Waldemar Januszczak as he explores the Baroque tradition in many of its key locations. He begins at St Peter's in Rome and details the ...
Series following art critic Waldemar Januszczak as he explores the Baroque tradition in many of its key locations. He begins at St Peter's in Rome and details the ...
The "Barbarians" are often blamed for the collapse of the Roman Empire, but in reality they were fascinating civilisations that produced magnificent art. Focusing ...
The "Barbarians" are often blamed for the collapse of the Roman Empire, but in reality they were fascinating civilisations that produced magnificent art. Focusing ...
The highly respectable world of classical musicians is rarely linked to addictive behaviour. In this uplifting one-off documentary, the composer and musician ...
The highly respectable world of classical musicians is rarely linked to addictive behaviour. In this uplifting one-off documentary, the composer and musician ...
Lucy Worsley explores the different houses in which Jane Austen lived and stayed, to discover just how much they shaped Jane's life and novels. On a journey ...
Lucy Worsley explores the different houses in which Jane Austen lived and stayed, to discover just how much they shaped Jane's life and novels. On a journey ...
Waldemar Januszczak brings the Baroque home with an exploration of the English Baroque at London's Hawksmoor churches and Christopher Wren's iconic St ...
Waldemar Januszczak brings the Baroque home with an exploration of the English Baroque at London's Hawksmoor churches and Christopher Wren's iconic St ...
Januszczak shows how Christianity emerged into the Roman Empire as an artistic force in the third and fourth centuries. Early Christians had no art but practised ...
Januszczak shows how Christianity emerged into the Roman Empire as an artistic force in the third and fourth centuries. Early Christians had no art but practised ...
Art critic Waldemar Januszczak explores the Baroque tradition. He follows Baroque to its dark heart in Spain, focusing on the route of the pilgrimage to Santiago ...
Art critic Waldemar Januszczak explores the Baroque tradition. He follows Baroque to its dark heart in Spain, focusing on the route of the pilgrimage to Santiago ...
This episode concentrates on the Vikings and their inventive craftsmanship, the expansive Carolingians' art of exquisite finesse and richness and the skillful ...
This episode concentrates on the Vikings and their inventive craftsmanship, the expansive Carolingians' art of exquisite finesse and richness and the skillful ...
Along with Christianity, the Dark Ages saw the emergence of another religion — Islam. After emerging in the Near East, it spread across North Africa and into ...
Along with Christianity, the Dark Ages saw the emergence of another religion — Islam. After emerging in the Near East, it spread across North Africa and into ...
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The Haunting Mystery of Gauguin's Masterpiece (Art Documentary)
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Waldemar examines the symbolism and haunting mystery of Gaugin's masterpiece. It amounts to a religious epic about good and evil, temptation and desire.
Waldemar examines the symbolism and haunting mystery of Gaugin's masterpiece. It amounts to a religious epic about good and evil, temptation and desire.
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Philadelphia's 3D Street Graffiti (Street Art Documentary)
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In Philadelphia, street artist Julian Beever creates a chalk-drawing tribute to the American eagle. Perspective is YouTube's home for the arts. Come here to get ...
In Philadelphia, street artist Julian Beever creates a chalk-drawing tribute to the American eagle. Perspective is YouTube's home for the arts. Come here to get ...
1x12
The Shocking Story Behind Van Gogh's Self Portrait (Art History Documentary)
Episode overview
Waldemar draws out the untold stories hidden in Van Gogh's Self Portrait with Bandaged Ear. It is a tale of geishas, brothels, bullfights, love affairs, suffering and ...
Waldemar draws out the untold stories hidden in Van Gogh's Self Portrait with Bandaged Ear. It is a tale of geishas, brothels, bullfights, love affairs, suffering and ...
Series looking at American art. Waldemar Januszczak is on the East Coast, where he explores the works of George Bellows, Reginald Mash, Thomas Wilfred ...
Series looking at American art. Waldemar Januszczak is on the East Coast, where he explores the works of George Bellows, Reginald Mash, Thomas Wilfred ...
Waldemar Januszczak traces the representation of women in sculpture from the prehistoric Venus of Willendorf, via the Venus de Milo, to Marc Quinn's ...
Waldemar Januszczak traces the representation of women in sculpture from the prehistoric Venus of Willendorf, via the Venus de Milo, to Marc Quinn's ...
Waldemar delves into the back stories of four of the most influential Impressionists - Pissarro, Monet, Renoir and Bazille - who together laid the foundations of the ...
Waldemar delves into the back stories of four of the most influential Impressionists - Pissarro, Monet, Renoir and Bazille - who together laid the foundations of the ...
Waldemar Januszczak explores the impact of Mary Magdalene's myth on art and artists. In art all Christian saints are inventions but Mary Magdalene has been ...
Waldemar Januszczak explores the impact of Mary Magdalene's myth on art and artists. In art all Christian saints are inventions but Mary Magdalene has been ...
More than a masterpiece, the lady with the enigmatic smile turned into a pop culture icon after a heist captured the world's attention. Perspective is YouTube's ...
More than a masterpiece, the lady with the enigmatic smile turned into a pop culture icon after a heist captured the world's attention. Perspective is YouTube's ...
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Caravaggio's Masterpiece Boy Bitten by a Lizard (Art History Documentary)
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Boy Bitten by a Lizard by Caravaggio: As the only great artist to commit murder, Caravaggio knew a little about the impetuosity of youth, and he portrays his ...
Boy Bitten by a Lizard by Caravaggio: As the only great artist to commit murder, Caravaggio knew a little about the impetuosity of youth, and he portrays his ...
1x19
The Royal Artists Holbein, Eye of the Tudors (Art History Documentary)
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British art historian Waldemar Januszczak shows that Hans Holbein witnessed and recorded the most notorious era in British history. He painted most of the ...
British art historian Waldemar Januszczak shows that Hans Holbein witnessed and recorded the most notorious era in British history. He painted most of the ...
Chalk it up to pavement artist Julian Beever, who heads to Paris and uses chalk to render a three-dimensional depiction of the Eiffel Tower. Perspective is ...
Chalk it up to pavement artist Julian Beever, who heads to Paris and uses chalk to render a three-dimensional depiction of the Eiffel Tower. Perspective is ...
This feature-length documentary examines Islam's rich and significant contribution to western art and culture Presenter and art critic, Waldemar Januszczak, sets ...
This feature-length documentary examines Islam's rich and significant contribution to western art and culture Presenter and art critic, Waldemar Januszczak, sets ...
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How to Paint a Beautiful River Scape (Painting Documentary)
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Keith Fenwick paints a beautiful river scape, but he shows us how to use artistic license to paint more than meets the eye. This refreshing new series allows ...
Keith Fenwick paints a beautiful river scape, but he shows us how to use artistic license to paint more than meets the eye. This refreshing new series allows ...
Adele's Wish is the controversial story behind the world's most valuable painting, the Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I by Gustav Klimt. The film recounts the ...
Adele's Wish is the controversial story behind the world's most valuable painting, the Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I by Gustav Klimt. The film recounts the ...
Street artist Julian Beever creates a chalk drawing of Big Ben in London. Perspective is YouTube's home for the arts. Come here to get your fill of great music, ...
Street artist Julian Beever creates a chalk drawing of Big Ben in London. Perspective is YouTube's home for the arts. Come here to get your fill of great music, ...
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Show finale
Painting a Beautiful Stone Bridge (Painting Documentary)
Episode overview
Keith Fenwick visits the small hamlet of Watendlath, where a beautiful old stone bridge arches across a river. Perspective is YouTube's home for the arts.
Keith Fenwick visits the small hamlet of Watendlath, where a beautiful old stone bridge arches across a river. Perspective is YouTube's home for the arts.
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