Art, Passion & Power: The Story of the Royal Collection - Season 1 - Eps 1: Dangerous Magic
In this first episode, Andrew marvels at the works acquired by the great founders of the modern Royal Collection - Henry VIII and Charles I. Henry VIII deployed the most essential rule of royal collecting, that great art projects great power. Andrew decodes The Story of Abraham series of tapestries in Hampton Court Palace's Great Hall, explaining how these luxury artworks contain a simple message for his terrified court - obedience.
About Art, Passion & Power: The Story of the Royal Collection
Title: Art, Passion & Power: The Story of the Royal Collection
First Air Date: 2018-01-17
Last Air Date: 2018-02-06
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 4
Network: Unknown
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
In a major new series, Andrew Graham-Dixon explores the history of the Royal Collection, one of the largest and most important art collections in the world, built up over 500 years.
Cast
Andrew Graham-Dixon
Self - Presenter
