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S1 E1 Gods, Myths and Oil Paints

Documentary

9+

60 minutes

30 Dec 2015

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, and Cranach.

Season 1, 3 Episodes

Season 1 (3 Episodes)

The Renaissance Unchained - Gods, Myths and Oil Paints

Gods, Myths and Oil Paints,

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, and Cranach.

The Renaissance Unchained - Whips, Deaths and Madonnas

Whips, Deaths and Madonnas,

Waldemar returns to Italy to trace the Italian Renaissance from its perceived origins with Giotto and takes a look at the importance of religious narrative in Italian art.

The Renaissance Unchained - Silk, Sex and Sin

Silk, Sex and Sin,

Waldemar focuses on Venice and its extraordinary impact on art history. He celebrates color, drama and vitality by looking at the delicate colors of Bellini, the mystery of Giorgione, the splendor of Titian, and the glorious banquets of Veronese.

Details

The Renaissance Unchained

Documentary

9+

1 Season

60 minutes

Waldemar Januszczak challenges the 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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