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Art on the BBC

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Four young British art historians delve into six decades of the BBC archives to discover the powerful way in which television influences our understanding of the world's greatest artists.

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2nd February 2020 - 24th January 2022
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The Story of the Nude Still
The Story of the Nude
2nd February 2020

Episode 1

Art historian Kate Bryan explores six decades of BBC archive to discover how television has influenced our understanding of the nude and how our attitudes have changed.

The Many Faces of Picasso Still
The Many Faces of Picasso
9th February 2020

Episode 2

Picasso is known as the godfather of modern art. In this programme, art historian David Dibosa explores six decades of BBC archive to discover how television has influenced our understanding of him.

Michelangelo: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Still
Michelangelo: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
16th February 2020

Episode 3

Michelangelo was not merely a giant of the Renaissance. He was also one of the era’s most controversial personalities. Art historian Sona Datta explores six decades of BBC archive to discover how TV has influenced our understanding of him.

Constable: The Rural Rebel Still
Constable: The Rural Rebel
23rd February 2020

Episode 4

Often dismissed as a chocolate box painter in his day, Constable is now acknowledged to have been a revolutionary. Art historian Rose Balston explores six decades of BBC archive to discover how TV has influenced our understanding of him.

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