Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr - Season 1 - Eps 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.
About Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr
Title: Great Paintings of the World with Andrew Marr
First Air Date: 2020-06-06
Last Air Date: 2020-08-08
Status: Ended
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 10
Network: Unknown
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Andrew Marr
Himself
