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.
Cast: Andrew Marr
Season 1
10 episodes
- 1. Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da VinciAndrew begins by telling the story behind the portrait that attracts eight million onlookers every year, Da Vinci's the Mona Lisa.CC45minJun 6, 2020
- 2. Sunflowers by Vincent van GoghAndrew tells the story behind the National Gallery's treasured Sunflowers, and the troubled genius behind its creation, Vincent Van Gogh.CC45minJun 13, 2020
- 3. The Fighting Temeraire by JMW TurnerAndrew tells the story behind The Fighting Temeraire, JMW Turner's masterpiece, once voted to be the nation's favourite painting.CC45minJun 20, 2020
- 4. Water Lilies by Claude MonetAndrew tells the story of Water Lilies by Claude Monet. The first and perhaps most influential art installation ever created.CC45minJun 27, 2020
- 5. The Hay Wain by John ConstableAndrew explores the more chaotic aspects of a seemingly idyllic piece of work from artist John Constable known as "The Hay Wain".CC45minJul 4, 2020
- 6. The Night Watch by Rembrandt van RijnAndrew travels to Amsterdam to learn details about The Night Watch by Rembrandt van Rijn, including how the young artist was desperate to find fame.CC45minJul 11, 2020
- 7. Weeping Woman by Pablo PicassoAndrew takes a close look at a Pablo Picasso painting entitled "Weeping Woman," and he shares details about how the art was inspired by a war crime.CC45minJul 18, 2020
- 8. The Rokeby Venus by Diego VelazquezAndrew takes a close look at a Diego Velazquez painting entitled "The Rokeby Venus," and he shares details about how the art challenged both the perceptions of the viewer and the infamous Spanish Inquisition.CC45minJul 25, 2020
- 9. Ophelia by John Everett MillaisAndrew takes a close look at a John Everett Millais painting entitled "Ophelia," and he shares details about the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood of which Millais was one of the founders that challenged the artistic establishment at that time.CC45minAug 1, 2020
- 10. The Birth of Venus by Sandro BotticelliAndrew 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.CC45minAug 8, 2020
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.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Andrew Marr
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Audio languages
English
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