The Art of Artists
The stories behind the great artists, and their iconic works of art.
Episode 1—Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty, Series 1
Michelangelo struggles to make his name in the brutal world of Renaissance Italy.
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Part One: The Disciple of Experience—Leonardo da Vinci, Series 1
Leonardo trains as an artist and eventually paints a masterpiece, The Last Supper.
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Vincent Van Gogh: Painted with Words—imagine...
The story of Vincent Van Gogh, with dialogue sourced from his own words.
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The Making and Breaking—Becoming Frida Kahlo, Series 1
When an accident changes Frida's life, she channels pain and heartache into painting.
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Pauline Boty: I Am the Sixties
Documentary about 60s pop artist Pauline Boty, tracking her contribution to British art.
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I Am Martin Parr
Discover the maverick behind some of the most iconic images of the past century.
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Bridget Riley - Painting the Line
A portrait of a true visionary and one of our greatest living painters.
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When Alan Yentob Met Jenny Saville
Alan Yentob interviews leading British artist Jenny Saville.
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Quentin Blake: The Drawing of My Life
The beloved illustrator and famous fans on Roald Dahl and other artistic adventures.
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Living the Dream—Andy Warhol's America, Series 1
How Warhol both glorified and critiqued American culture.
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Episode 1—Picasso: The Beauty and the Beast, Series 1
Picasso’s early years in Paris see a period of creativity and troubled relationships.
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Sonia Boyce: Finding Her Voice—imagine..., 2022
Alan Yentob follows artist Sonia Boyce as she prepares for the 2022 Venice Biennale.
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Hockney: Double Portrait
Documentary following artist David Hockney as he returns to the theme of double portraits.
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Close to Vermeer
Film exploring the new techniques that are bringing us closer to understanding Vermeer.
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Pop Goes the Easel—Monitor
Ken Russell's 1962 film on the young British artists of the pop art movement.
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Roy Lichtenstein: Pop Idol
Roy Lichtenstein revolutionised art with his cartoon images of American culture. (2004)
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Michelangelo: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly—Art on the BBC, Series 1
Art historian Sona Datta creates a television history of Michelangelo.
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Tish
Moving story of photographer Tish Murtha, who used her camera to fight for social change.
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