Giants of Art

Contemporary artists describe their work and discuss why and how they do it. The programs are grouped according to themes of place, spirituality,...

First broadcast on October 2, 1989, these 18 original 30-minute episodes provide a panorama of 2000 years of architecture, painting and sculpture,...

The mythical properties of light in glass captivated not only Czech medieval culture. History of Czech glassmaking from centuries-old traditions to...

Sister Wendy Beckett takes a journey through the history of art in this ten-part series.

Travel the globe witnessing fascinating stories about art. You’ll see new artwork being made, meet artists in their studios and experience...

How the Art Nouveau movement flourished in the burgeoning cities of Europe at the end of the 19th century.

Dr Adam Rutherford investigates the close relationship between discoveries in anatomy and the works of art that illustrate them.

After he's shot in 1968, Andy Warhol begins documenting his life and feelings. Those diaries, and this series, reveal the secrets behind his persona.

Andrew Graham-Dixon explores how a group of 19th-century architects and artists spurned the modern age and turned to Britain's medieval past to...

With sumptuous palaces, exquisite artworks and stunning architecture, every great city offers a dizzying multitude of cultural highlights. So what...

Seven Ages of Britain is a BBC television documentary series which is written and presented by David Dimbleby. The seven part series was first aired...

Andrew Graham-Dixon embarks on his most ambitious journey yet, an exploration of the rich, exciting and diverse art history of the United States of...