World's Greatest Paintings


Genre: Documentaries


Duration: 10x60


Year of Production: 2020


Production Company: Lambent Productions


Broadcaster: Channel 5


Definition: HD


Revealing the truth behind the most famous works of art

Andrew Marr tells the fascinating stories behind ten of the greatest paintings in the world, revealing what makes each masterpiece so special and what it tells us about the artists who created it. The artists who painted them are among the most famous names in history and include Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh, JMW Turner, John Constable, Diego Velazquez, Rembrandt van Rijn and Sandro Botticelli.

In each episode, Andrew embarks on a journey to see one of these iconic images in the flesh. From the Louvre in Paris to the National Gallery in London, he has exclusive access to explore every brushstroke, every dab of paint, and uncover the clues that could unlock the secrets behind an iconic masterpiece.

Series 1: 10x60 | HD | 2020