The Private Life of a Masterpiece: Seventeenth Century Masters
This award-winning series reveals the full and fascinating stories behind famous works of art, not just how they came to be created, but also how they influences others and came to have a life of their own in the modern world. 'Rembrandt van Rijn - The Night Watch': This documentary tells the biography of one of the world's greatest group portraits. 'Johannes Vermeer - The Art of Painting': Just how Vermeer achieved perfect perspective has been the subject of intense speculation and experiments for years. 'Diego Velazguez - The Rokeby Venus': This film looks at the history, contemporary reactions and legacies of Velazquez's seminal painting.
Year: 2003
Genre: Documentaries, Art On Film, Docos - Art & Architectures
Country: UK
Duration: 147 Minutes
Rating: Ex
8.7/10
Location in store: Documentary (Art on Film)
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