The Private Life of a Masterpiece: Renaissance Masterpieces
Concentrating on four icons of Renaissance painting, this documentary series reveals how the works came to be created, how they influenced later artists and how they eventually gained canonical status. The acclaimed quartet consists of Sandro Botticelli's 'La Primavera', Paolo Uccello's 'The Battle of San Romano', Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' and Piero della Francesca's 'The Resurrection'.
Year: 2003
Genre: Documentaries, Art On Film, Docos - Art & Architectures
Country: UK
Duration: 197 Minutes
Rating: Ex
8.7/10
Location in store: Documentary (Art on Film)
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