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Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr

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S1 E10 · The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli

About Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr

Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr is a documentary TV series that premiered on June 6, 2020. It has 1 season and 10 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 10 "The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli", aired on August 8, 2020.

The broadcaster and journalist Andrew Marr examines the stories behind some of the most famous works of art ever devised. Why were these pieces created and what makes them, in particular, so eternally fascinating? How much did the lives of the artists, and the society and environment they worked in, influence the paintings? Get ready to see truly iconic images in a whole new light.

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10 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2020 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago

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  1. E10

    10. The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli

    Finale

    Andrew takes a close look at a Sandro Dotticelli painting entitled "The Birth of Venus," and he shares details about how this painting was an icon of the early renaissance, and a departure in theme from primarily religious' work's.

  2. E9

    9. Ophelia by John Everett Millais

    Andrew takes a close look at a John Everett Millais painting entitled "Ophelia," and he shares details about the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood of which Millais was one of the founders that challenged the artistic establishment at that time.

  3. E8

    8. The Rokeby Venus by Diego Velazquez

    Andrew takes a close look at a Diego Velazquez painting entitled "The Rokeby Venus," and he shares details about how the art challenged both the perceptions of the viewer and the infamous Spanish Inquisition.

  4. E7

    7. Weeping Woman by Pablo Picasso

    Andrew takes a close look at a Pablo Picasso painting entitled "Weeping Woman," and he shares details about how the art was inspired by a war crime.

  5. E6

    6. The Night Watch by Rembrandt van Rijn

    Andrew travels to Amsterdam to learn details about The Night Watch by Rembrandt van Rijn, including how the young artist was desperate to find fame.

  6. E5

    5. The Hay Wain by John Constable

    Andrew explores the more chaotic aspects of a seemingly idyllic piece of work from artist John Constable known as "The Hay Wain".

  7. E4

    4. Water Lilies by Claude Monet

    Andrew tells the story of Water Lilies by Claude Monet. The first and perhaps most influential art installation ever created.

  8. E3

    3. The Fighting Temeraire by JMW Turner

    Andrew tells the story behind The Fighting Temeraire, JMW Turner's masterpiece, once voted to be the nation's favourite painting.

  9. E2

    2. Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh

    Andrew tells the story behind the National Gallery's treasured Sunflowers, and the troubled genius behind its creation, Vincent Van Gogh.

  10. E1

    1. Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci

    Andrew begins by telling the story behind the portrait that attracts eight million onlookers every year, Da Vinci's the Mona Lisa.

Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr?

Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 8, 2020.

When did the latest episode of Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr come out?

The most recent episode of Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr, Season 1 Episode 10 "The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli", aired on August 8, 2020.

How many seasons of Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr are there?

Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr has 1 season with 10 episodes in total.

When did Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr first air?

Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr first aired on June 6, 2020.

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