In Power of Art episode 8 -, Simon Schama delivers a profound meditation on the life and work of Mark Rothko, an artist whose mission was not simply to paint, but to wrestle with the meaning of existence through color, scale, and silence.
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The documentary Power of Art episode 5 – Turner explores the story behind a painting that horrified the establishment of its day. In May 1840, the Royal Academy exhibition celebrated a work by Edwin Landseer, Laying Down The Law, as a masterpiece of refinement. It was lauded for its perfect execution and tasteful subject.
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Landscape Artist Of The Year 2025 episode 2, took viewers on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Snowdonia. Nestled in the foothills of Mount Snowdon, this episode celebrated a landscape so magnificent that every glance felt like a masterful painting brought to life. The episode unfolded against a backdrop of dramatic scenery, where nature whispered stories of ancient grandeur and sublime beauty.
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The highly anticipated tenth anniversary series of Landscape Artist of the Year 2025 is here, and fans are in for a spectacular visual journey across some of the UK’s most stunning locations. Presenter Stephen Mangan returns to guide us through this prestigious competition, which showcases the extraordinary talents of landscape artists vying for the title. This year, a staggering 2,000 artists applied, but only 48 have secured a coveted spot in the six thrilling heats.
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Art has always been a mirror of humanity, reflecting our emotions, stories, and the essence of who we are. In this spirit, Portrait Artist of the Year 2024 celebrates the timeless craft of portraiture, breathing new life into the art form and uncovering hidden talent. Hosted by the charismatic duo Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner, this celebrated competition has captured the imagination of viewers and artists alike. From its humble beginnings to its grand finale, the journey is as enthralling as the masterpieces it inspires.
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The stage is set, and the canvas awaits. Portrait Artist of the Year 2024 episode 10 marks the culmination of an exhilarating artistic journey. In this grand finale, the top three finalists are tasked with an extraordinary challenge: capturing the essence of two of Britain’s most beloved performers, Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashbourne. This iconic acting duo, celebrated for their immense talent and dynamic chemistry, offers a rare opportunity for the artists to create portraits that blend technical skill with emotional depth.
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In the second episode of “Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty,” we return to the thriving heart of Florence, where the city is on the cusp of transformation once more. It is 1501, and two familiar faces are making their way back—Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarroti. Both are older, wiser, and more ambitious than ever, riding high on the waves of their recent successes. Each of them is determined to claim the title of Florence’s greatest artist. This is not just about art; it is about legacy, about leaving a mark so deep that time itself cannot erase it.
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Tales of Winter – The Art of Snow and Ice: Winter was not always beautiful. Until Pieter Bruegel painted Hunters in the Snow, the long bitter months had never been transformed into a thing of beauty. This documentary charts how mankind’s ever changing struggle with winter has been reflected in western art throughout the ages, resulting in images that are now amongst the greatest paintings of all time. With contributions from Grayson Perry, Will Self, Don McCullin and many others, the film takes an eclectic group of people from all walks of life out into the cold to
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A Very British Renaissance episode 3: In the final episode, he explores how the tension between two cultures – one courtly, classical and European, the other home-grown, innovative and vital – helped bring the country to civil war. Art historian Dr James Fox continues his exploration of a Renaissance that he believes was as rich and as significant in Britain as it was in Italy and Europe. He tells the story of the painters, poets, playwrights, composers, inventors, craftsmen and scientists who revolutionised the way we saw the world. A Very British Renaissance episode 3 English
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A Very British Renaissance episode 2: In this episode, he explores the Elizabethans’ love of secrecy, codes and complexity, and the cultural revolution sparked by an age of discovery and exploration. Art historian Dr James Fox continues his exploration of a Renaissance that he believes was as rich and as significant in Britain as it was in Italy and Europe. He tells the story of the painters, sculptors, poets, playwrights, composers, inventors, craftsmen and scientists who revolutionised the way we saw the world. A Very British Renaissance episode 2 Elizabethan era The Elizabethan era is the
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A Very British Renaissance episode 1: Documentary series. Dr James Fox traces the story of how the arrival of a few foreign artists in the 16th century sparked a cultural revolution in Britain. We think of the Renaissance as something that happened only in Italy, or in continental Europe. Art historian Dr James Fox believes otherwise – that Britain had its own Renaissance – one that easily measures up to the explosion of art and ideas that happened on the continent. He tells the story of the painters, sculptors, poets, playwrights, composers, inventors, explorers, craftsmen and scientists who
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Sheila Hancock Brushes Up – The Art of Watercolours: Watercolours have always been the poor relation of oil painting. And yet the immediacy and freedom of painting in watercolours have made them the art of adventure and action – even war. It has been an art form the British have pioneered, at first celebrating the greatest landscapes of Europe and then recording the exotic beauty of the British Empire. Sheila Hancock, an ardent fan of watercolours since her childhood and whose father was an amateur watercolourist, sets out on a journey to trace the art form. It takes
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