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Gods, Myths and Oil Paints
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Waldemar Januszczak challenges the traditional notion of the Renaissance having fixed origins in Italy and showcases the ingenuity in both technique and ideas behind great artists such as Van Eyck, Memling, Van der Weyden, Cranach, Riemenschneider and Durer.
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Two thousand dead squirrels
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Waldemar Januszczak |
| Writer | Waldemar Januszczak |
| Director | Waldemar Januszczak |
| Producer | Lidia Ciszewska |
| Executive Producer | Peter Grimsdale |
| Production Company | ZCZ Films |
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