About this season
The life and work of the world's most celebrated artists. Each episode reveals unique insights into the life of the artists, from exploring the places they lived and worked to uncovering their formative relationships through private letters. Great Art will also provide privileged access to the artists' masterpieces, going behind-the-scenes at the world's leading museums.
Episodes (5)
1. Pablo Picasso
Aired 2 May 2019 • 60 min
Pablo Picasso is one of the greatest artists of all time. But where did this all begin? This documentary focuses on his rise to great heights.
2. Goya - Visions of Flesh and Blood
Aired 9 May 2019 • 60 min
Discover Spain's celebrated artist with this cinematic tour de force based on the National Gallery's blockbuster exhibition Goya: The Portraits.
3. Edvard Munch
Aired 16 May 2019 • 60 min
This film goes behind the scenes to show the process of putting together the exhibition honouring the 150th anniversary of the birth of Edvard Munch.
4. Painting the Modern Garden - Monet to Matisse
Aired 23 May 2019 • 60 min
This film discovers how different contemporaries of Monet built and cultivated modern gardens to explore expressive motifs.
5. Cezanne - Portraits of a Life
Aired 30 May 2019 • 60 min
Described by Picasso and Matisse as 'the father of us all', Cezanne is considered one of the greatest artists of all time. This film reveals the true man.