Episodes (4)

Gods, Myths and Oil Paints
S01E01 · Gods, Myths and Oil Paints

Feb 15, 2016

Waldemar Januszczak challenges the idea of the Renaissance having fixed origins in Italy and showcases the ingenuity in both technique and ideas behind great artists such as Van Eyck, Memling, Van dear Weyden, Cranach, Riemenschneider and Durer.

Whips, Deaths and Madonnas
S01E02 · Whips, Deaths and Madonnas

Feb 22, 2016

Waldemar returns to Italy to trace the Italian Renaissance from its perceived origins with Giotto and takes a look at the importance of religious narrative in Italian art. While there were certainly a few aesthetic influences from classical art, the majority of Italian painting and sculpture in the 14th and 15th centuries was created to inspire devotion.

Silk, Sex and Sin
S01E03 · Silk, Sex and Sin

Feb 29, 2016

Waldemar focuses on Venice and its extraordinary impact on art history. He celebrates color, drama and vitality by looking at the delicate colors of Bellini, the mystery of Giorgione, the splendour of Titian, the drama and chaos of Tintoretto and the glorious banquets of Veronese.

Hell, Snakes and Giants
S01E04 · Hell, Snakes and Giants

Mar 07, 2016

In the final episode Waldemar looks at the surprising climax of the Renaissance as it spiralled into madness and distortion. This was a period full of war, confusion and darkness, which was captured perfectly in the art of Leonardo, Bosch, Arcimboldo, Palissy, the Italian Mannerists and El Greco.

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The Renaissance Unchained Season 1 (2016) is released on Feb 15, 2016. Watch The Renaissance Unchained online - the English Documentary TV series from United Kingdom. The Renaissance Unchained is directed by Waldemar Januszczak and created by Waldemar Januszczak with Waldemar Januszczak and . The Renaissance Unchained is available online on Pluto TV and Magellan TV.

As know as:

Luci e ombre del Rinascimento, The Renaissance Unchained, Kahlitsematon renessanssi, Ofjättrad renässans(Swedish)

Countries:

United Kingdom

Language:

English

Production Companies:

ZCZ Films

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