Simon Schama's Power of Art
Simon Schama's Power of Art

Simon Schama's Power of Art

2006 1 Seasons 8 Episodes ⭐ 8.2 Documentary

Documentary series in which historian Simon Schama recounts the story of eight moments of high drama in the making of eight artistic masterpieces.

Documentary series in which historian Simon Schama recounts the story of eight moments of high drama in the making of eight artistic masterpieces.

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EP 1

Caravaggio

Michelangelo Merisi left his birth town of Caravaggio in the north of Italy to study as an apprentice in nearby Milan. I

EP 2

Bernini

Born in Naples, Bernini was an exceptional talent from an early age and went on to dominate the art world of 17th centur

EP 3

Rembrandt

Born to a family of millers in Leiden, Rembrandt left university at 14 to pursue a career as an artist. The decision tur

EP 4

Jacques-Louis David

Born to a wealthy Parisian family, Jacques-Louis David was aged seven when his father was shot dead in a pistol duel. Br

EP 5

Turner

One of Britain's most celebrated artists, Turner showed exceptional artistic talent from an early age and entered the Ro

EP 6

Van Gogh

Born in Groot-Zundert, The Netherlands, Van Gogh spent his early life as an art dealer, teacher and preacher in England,

EP 7

Picasso

Born in Malaga, Spain, Picasso's many styles and prolific work rate have marked him out as one of the most recognised ar

EP 8

Rothko

Born in Dvinsk, Russia (now Daugavpils, Latvia) Rothko moved with his family to Portland, Oregon in 1913. His painting e

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