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Art of Russia, Episode 1, Out of the Forest
directed by Karen McGann, 1975-; presented by Andrew Graham-Dixon, 1960-; produced by Karen McGann, 1975-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Art of Russia, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 57 mins
Art historian Andrew Graham Dixon unlocks the mystery, variety and history of Russia's unique art in this compelling series. He begins with a celebration of the great age of the icon, when Russia was at its most intense and inward looking. Andrew then discovers Peter the Great's artistic revolution; relives the gl...
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directed by Karen McGann, 1975-; presented by Andrew Graham-Dixon, 1960-; produced by Karen McGann, 1975-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Art of Russia, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 57 mins
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Art historian Andrew Graham Dixon unlocks the mystery, variety and history of Russia's unique art in this compelling series. He begins with a celebration of the great age of the icon, when Russia was at its most intense and inward looking. Andrew then discovers Peter the Great's artistic revolution; relives the glory days of the Russian high baroque; and assesses the influence of "the Wanderers" - an extraordinary group of artists comparable to t...
Art historian Andrew Graham Dixon unlocks the mystery, variety and history of Russia's unique art in this compelling series. He begins with a celebration of the great age of the icon, when Russia was at its most intense and inward looking. Andrew then discovers Peter the Great's artistic revolution; relives the glory days of the Russian high baroque; and assesses the influence of "the Wanderers" - an extraordinary group of artists comparable to the Impressionists. The series concludes with a look at the tumultuous period of 20th century Russia, from the Revolution of 1917 to the present day.
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Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Karen McGann, 1975-, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Karen McGann, 1975-, Andrew Graham-Dixon, 1960-
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Art of Russia
Person Discussed
Peter I, 1672-1725, Andrei Rublev, 1360-1427
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Art of Spain, Episode 1, The Moorish South
directed by Robin Dashwood, 1972-; presented by Andrew Graham-Dixon, 1960-; produced by British Broadcasting Corporation, in Art of Spain, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008), 53 mins
We know that Italy and Northern Europe are renowned for their art, but what about Spain? In this absorbing and original series, Spanish art gains centre stage as art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon goes on the road to reveal the fabulous art treasures of the country. Travelling from the south to the north he explore...
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directed by Robin Dashwood, 1972-; presented by Andrew Graham-Dixon, 1960-; produced by British Broadcasting Corporation, in Art of Spain, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008), 53 mins
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We know that Italy and Northern Europe are renowned for their art, but what about Spain? In this absorbing and original series, Spanish art gains centre stage as art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon goes on the road to reveal the fabulous art treasures of the country. Travelling from the south to the north he explores some of Europe's most important artists from Renaissance to Modernist - including Goya, Picasso, Dali, El Greco and Velasquez. And, g...
We know that Italy and Northern Europe are renowned for their art, but what about Spain? In this absorbing and original series, Spanish art gains centre stage as art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon goes on the road to reveal the fabulous art treasures of the country. Travelling from the south to the north he explores some of Europe's most important artists from Renaissance to Modernist - including Goya, Picasso, Dali, El Greco and Velasquez. And, going 'off the beaten track', he reveals rich insights into the culture and people who live and work with the greatest Spanish art and architecture every day. From Moorish art and the Islamic legacy on Spain and Europe to Modernism, Seville to Barcelona, food and wine, Andrew reveals that Spanish culture is every bit as rich as Italy's, with a more surprising edge.
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Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Robin Dashwood, 1972-, Andrew Graham-Dixon, 1960-
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Art of Spain
Person Discussed
Abd ar-Rahman, III, 0891-0961
Topic / Theme
Christianity, Islam, Flamenco, Moors, Classical Period (1000 BCE–500 CE), Prehistory to Early Civilizations (Up to 1000 BCE), Post-Classical Period (500–1450)
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Copyright © 2008 BBC Worldwide
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