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Modern Masters - Dali episode 4

Modern Masters – Dali episode 4

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Modern Masters – Dali was art’s greatest clown, but was he also one of its great geniuses? Journalist Alastair Sooke traces the life and work of the popular surrealist artist travelling throughout Europe and America. From his origins in turn of the century Spain, to his high jinx in New York in the 1970s, Sook reveals this artist’s fascinating life story and explains the thinking behind and impact of his most famous works.     Talking to Dali fans from Mighty Boosh comedian Noel Fielding to contemporary artist Jeff Koons, Sooke reveals the pervading influence of Dali and his brand […]

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Picasso

Modern Masters – Picasso episode 3

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The life of Pablo Picasso is an exciting story of rebellion, riches, women and great art. In this episode of a four-part series dedicated to Modern Art, journalist Alastair Sooke travels through France, Spain and the US to see some of the artist’s great works and recount tales from his life story.     Talking to architects, fashion experts and artists, he investigates how Picasso’s influence, particularly that of his Cubist work, continues to pervade modern life today, in the shape of buildings, interior design, clothes and of course contemporary art. Tracking down former Picasso model Sylvette David to her

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Modern Masters - Matisse

Modern Masters – Matisse episode 2

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Journalist Alastair Sooke sets out to discover just how much the artist Henri Matisse has influenced our modern lives. Tracing the biography of this fascinating artist, and travelling through France, America and Russia, the programme explores some of the painter’s greatest works. Sooke explains why Matisse’s art is considered so great and also looks at how Matisse’s brilliant use of colour and simplification of form continues to inspire illustrators, designers and of course artists today.     Acknowledging the debt the famous couturier Yves St Laurent owed the painter, Sooke also talks to British designers Sir Paul Smith and Tricia

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Hieronymus Bosch

Hieronymus Bosch – The Devil with Angel’s Wings

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An artist with an exuberant imagination, a painter of the most extraordinay gardens and terrifying hells, a respected public figures of ‘s-Hertogenbosch, and a man of faith – Hieronymus Bosch is certainly the most fascinating and mysterious artist of the Renaissance.      This film sheds light on this forerunner of Surrealism and on his approach. The paintings are brought to life, to help us decipher the symbols and place them in the context of the time, based on the most recent historical research.   Hieronymus Bosch   Hieronymus Bosch – born Jheronimus van Aken; c. 1450 – 9

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Leonardo da Vinci

The Private Life of a Masterpiece – The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci

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The story of probably the most renowned painting in the world. A work three years in the making, Leonardo Da Vinci’s The Last Supper remains one of the greatest masterpieces of all time. Even over 500 years after the painting was completed, this piece remains one of the most studied paintings in history.      The Private Life of a Masterpiece – The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci   The Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci depicts the dramatic moment when Christ tells his disciples that one of them will betray him. From it’s creation in 1495, the

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The Riviera - A History in Pictures

The Riviera – A History in Pictures

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The Riviera – A History in Pictures, two-part sun-filled series in which Richard E Grant follows in the footsteps of artists who have lived, loved and painted on France’s glorious Cote d’Azur. The Riviera – A History in Pictures part 1 : Painting Paradise     Revealing the intertwined relationship between modern art and the development of the French Riviera as an international tourist haven, Grant explores how Impressionist painters Cezanne, Monet and Renoir first discovered the region in the 19th century when the newly built railway arrived there. Captivated by the light and colour of this undiscovered landscape, the painters

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Johannes Vermeer

Johannes Vermeer, Beyond Time

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Plunge into Johannes Vermeer world and rediscover this enigmatic master. One of the best known yet most mysterious painters of all time, he astonishingly ended up in oblivion. His work, reflecting everyday life in the 17th Century, has gained international recognition, despite only 37 paintings left behind. But who was this man, always portrayed as a solitary, who remained anonymous in his own day?     Discover the world of Vermeer, at times of economic boom and creative frenzy, in a small country that fostered the blossoming of hundreds of artists and thousands of exceptional paintings. This docudrama immerses us

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Vermeer

Great Art: Vermeer

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Girl with a Pearl Earring’ by Johannes Vermeer is one of the most enduring paintings in the history of art, but despite its popularity, the painting itself is surrounded by mystery. Who was this girl, why and how was it painted, and why is it so revered? This film takes us on a journey through the masterpieces of the extensively-renovated Mauritshuis in The Hague in the Netherlands to try to answer many of the questions surrounding this enigmatic painting and its mysterious creator.     Johannes Vermeer (October 1632 – December 1675) Was a Dutch painter who specialized in domestic

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Great Art Rembrandt

Great Art: Rembrandt

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Great Art: Rembrandt – Every Rembrandt exhibition is eagerly anticipated, but a once-in-a-lifetime show at London’s National Gallery and Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum that took 15 years to prepare was remarkable. With exclusive and privileged access to both galleries, this film documents this landmark exhibition while interweaving Rembrandt’s life story with behind-the-scenes preparations at these world-famous institutions. To many Rembrandt is the greatest artist that ever lived, and this film seeks to explore the truth.     Great Art Rembrandt – Early life and training Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was born in Leiden in the Netherlands in 1606. His father was a

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The Impressionists

Great Art : The Impressionists and the Man who Made them

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The Impressionists and the Man who Made them: Monet, Cezanne, Degas and Renoir are some of the world’s most popular artists. Their works, and that of their contemporaries, fetch tens of millions of dollars around the globe. Who were they and how exactly did they paint? To help answer these questions, this film focuses on the man credited with inventing impressionism as we know it – 19th-century Parisian art collector Paul Durand-Ruel.     It was his brave decision to back these radical artists and then, on the verge of bankruptcy, to exhibit them in New York in 1886 that

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Canaletto

Great Art : Canaletto and the Art of Venice

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Canaletto and the Art of Venice – Embark on an unforgettable journey through the captivating world of Canaletto and the Art of Venice – a magnificent ode to the timeless allure of great art. This awe-inspiring exploration is graciously introduced by the exceptionally talented curator and esteemed broadcaster, Tim Marlow. Renowned for his impeccable eye for artistic brilliance, Marlow assumes the dual roles of curator and broadcaster, immersing you in a mesmerizing experience that transcends the boundaries of time and space.     Prepare to be enraptured by the sheer magnitude of this artistic odyssey, expertly guided by none other

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restoration of Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci: The Restoration of the Century

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The restoration of Leonardo da Vinci final masterpiece, ‘The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne’ was completed and exhibited in the Louvre in March 2012. Viewers and critics were astounded by its new life and luminosity, allowing details to be seen again for the first time in 500 years. Nevertheless, the pain-staking restoration process caused ructions and controversy amongst the panel of international experts and the restorer chosen to undertake the work.     Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Virgin and Child with Saint Anne’ had already been disfigured by attempts at repairs when the controversial decision was made in 2009 to

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