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Season 1 – The Renaissance Unchained

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karen c @RT90287776 08/26/2024 Waldermam Januszczak was spectacular narrating this series. That one in a billion college professors, who uses all your senses to get you enthralled with the story. Loved him, from suitcase portrayal of knocking one player off. Honest statements, “ they made baby Jesus look ugly.” Showing brilliance of work through, obvious use of light and shadows. Secret elements of painting, artists use of glasses to get details and secret images within the art. And so much more. Look forward to seeing more of his documentary’s. Great stuff! See more Fran B @RT67604068 01/13/2024 Waldemar is for me a great discovery. His commentary is incomparable and the videos are filmed so beautifully. I love his passion for art. His scholarship is deep and wide, and his presentation is pure delight. See more Read all reviews
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Waldemar Januszczak

Host

Waldemar Januszczak

Writer

Waldemar Januszczak

Director

Lidia Ciszewska

Producer

Peter Grimsdale

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 15, 2016 Gods, Myths and Oil Paints Waldemar Januszczak challenges the idea of the Renaissance having fixed origins in Italy and showcases the ingenuity in both technique and ideas behind great artists such as Van Eyck, Memling, Van der Weyden, Cranach, Riemenschneider and Durer. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 22, 2016 Whips, Deaths and Madonnas Waldemar returns to Italy to trace the Italian Renaissance from its perceived origins with Giotto and takes a look at the importance of religious narrative in Italian art. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 29, 2016 Silk, Sex and Sin Waldemar focuses on Venice and its extraordinary impact on art history. He celebrates color, drama and vitality by looking at the delicate colors of Bellini, the mystery of Giorgione, the splendor of Titian, and the glorious banquets of Veronese. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 7, 2016 Hell, Snakes & Giants Waldemar looks at the surprising climax of the Renaissance as it spiraled into madness and distortion. This was a period full of war, confusion and darkness, which was captured perfectly in the art of Leonardo, Bosch, Arcimboldo and Palissy. Details
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Season Info

Director
Waldemar Januszczak
Executive Producer
Peter Grimsdale
Screenwriter
Waldemar Januszczak
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, Special Interest, History
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Feb 15, 2016