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Private Life of a Masterpiece
Series looking at great works of art
Whistler's Mother (49 mins)
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- Becoming Frida KahloRule breaker, revolutionary, rebel. A fresh perspective on Kahlo's compelling life story
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- Picasso: The Beauty and the BeastA life of love and pain. He changed how we see the world, now change the way you see his
- Art on the BBCArt historian Rose Balston creates a television history of John Constable.59 mins
- Turner: The Secret SketchbooksThe man behind the masterpieces. A vivid portrait, via an exceptional archive of his work59 mins
- Augustus and Gwen: The Fire and the FountainThe story of Augustus John and his sister Gwen. (1975)50 mins
- Keep the World Away - Finding Gwen JohnSian Eleri uncovers the real Gwen John, now revered as Wales's greatest female artist.59 mins
- Simon Schama's Power of ArtA spellbinding visual history through the ages. Eight masterpieces that change the world
- Close to VermeerBeautiful details, intriguing stories. Shining a new light on the elusive Dutch Master1h 18m
- LS Lowry: The Unheard TapesCapturing a changing north. Ian McKellen reveals an iconic artist in his own words59 mins
- What Do Artists Do All Day?A profile of artist Frank Bowling, who became the first black Royal Academician in 2005.29 mins
- American VisionsRobert Hughes’ epic history of American art – and the nation it reflected