Season 1
2006 | 8 Episodes
In each episode historian Simon Schama treats, in his own erudite, unconventional and somewhat socially engaged style, a work of art from a great master. He concentrates not just on the art history as such, but mainly on the relationship between the work and the historical context of its creation, as this touches the significance of and vision on the subject as well as the life of the artist: where and when did he produce it, why, for which destination...
Country: United Kingdom
Type: scripted
Status: Ended
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2006
Also Known As: Η δύναμη της τέχνης, Simon Schama's Power of ArtPotęga sztuki, Simon Schama e il potere dell'arte, Сила искусства | See more »
2006 | 8 Episodes
Nominee
BAFTA TV Award
Huw Wheldon Award for Specialist Factual
Nominee
Winner
BAFTA TV Award
Best Photography Factual
Nominee
Broadcasting Press Guild Award
Best Documentary/Factual Series