Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr
tv show
10 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired June 06, 2020
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Overview
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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The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli
Season 1 - Episode 10 - 0h 0m
Air Date
August 08, 2020
Overview
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.