Series in which art critic Andrew Graham-Dixon tells the incredible story of Russian art - its mystery and magnificence - and until now a story untold on British television. He explores the origins of the Russian icon from its roots in Byzantium and the first great Russian icon, Our Lady of Vladimir to the masterpieces of the country's most famous icon painter, Andrei Rublev. Both epic and awe-inspiring, and producing brilliant art, nevertheless medieval Russia could be a terrifying place. Criss-crossing the epic landscape, Andrew visits the monastery founded by Ivan the Terrible, where his favourite forms of torture found inspiration in religious art. One man would shine a light into Russia's 'dark' ages - Peter the Great who, surprisingly, took as his inspiration Deptford in South London.
Show Info
Network: BBC Four
(2009 -
2009)
Schedule: Wednesdays at 21:00
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
History
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
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Previous Episode
Smashing the Mould
Episode 1x03; Dec 23, 2009
Andrew Graham-Dixon tells the story of Russian art. He examines political revolution and how art was at the forefront of throwing out 1,000 years of royal rule.
Previous Episodes
Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
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1x03: Smashing the Mould | Dec 23, 2009 | |
1x02: Roads to Revolution | Dec 16, 2009 | |
1x01: Out of the Forest | Dec 9, 2009 |
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Extra Details
Also known as:
- The Art of Russia