Simon Schama's Power of Art

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Caravaggio
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Michelangelo Merisi di Caravaggio (1571-1610) Michelangelo Merisi left his birth town of Caravaggio in the north of Italy to study as an apprentice in nearby Milan. In 1593 he moved to .. show full overview
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Bernini
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Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) Born in Naples, Bernini was an exceptional talent from an early age and went on to dominate the art world of 17th century Rome. His work epitomised the .. show full overview
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Rembrandt
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Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) Born to a family of millers in Leiden, Rembrandt left university at 14 to pursue a career as an artist. The decision turned out to be a good .. show full overview
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David
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Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) Born to a wealthy Parisian family, Jacques-Louis David was aged seven when his father was shot dead in a pistol duel. Brought up by his uncles, his .. show full overview
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Turner
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Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851) One of Britain's most celebrated artists, Turner showed exceptional artistic talent from an early age and entered the Royal Academy aged .. show full overview
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Van Gogh
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Vincent Willem Van Gogh (1853-1890) Born in Groot-Zundert, The Netherlands, Van Gogh spent his early life as an art dealer, teacher and preacher in England, Holland and Belgium. His .. show full overview
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Picasso
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Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Born in Malaga, Spain, Picasso's many styles and prolific work rate have marked him out as one of the most recognised artists of the twentieth century. Not .. show full overview
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Rothko
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Mark Rothko (1903-1970) Born in Dvinsk, Russia (now Daugavpils, Latvia) Rothko moved with his family to Portland, Oregon in 1913. His painting education was brief - he moved to New York .. show full overview

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