Samuel West
Narrator
Series
Watch The Private Life of a Masterpiece (2001) Online
No video is available for The Private Life of a Masterpiece - S1E1 yet. Check back soon.
Synopsis
Private Life of a Masterpiece is a BBC arts documentary series that tells the stories behind great works of art reaching from the Renaissance to modern art. David by Michelangelo, The Scream by Edvard Munch, The Third of May 1808 by Francisco Goya, The Night Watch by Rembrandt van Rijn, Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon by Pablo Picasso, The Annunciation by Jan van Eyck, ... The Art of Painting by Johannes Vermeer. For behind the beautiful canvases and sculptures are tales of political revolution, wartime escapes, massive ego clashes, social scandal, financial wrangling and shocking violence. The series reveals the full and fascinating stories behind famous works of art, not just how they came to be created, but also how they influenced others and came to have a life of their own in the modern world.
Episodes
Season 1
PreviousNext
- Season 1
- Season 2
- Season 3
- Season 4
- Season 5
- The Private Life of an Easter Masterpiece
- The Private Life of a Christmas Masterpiece
- Season 8
- Season 9
1. Edvard Munch: The ScreamNow viewing2001-12-0850mFirst of two films on the stories behind famous artworks. This documentary traces the eventful existence of Edvard Munch's notorious piece, from its late-19th-century origins to its present-day significance. A disturbing image of an androgynous screaming figure, the work has nonetheless become one of the world's most familiar and reproduced pictures. Artist Tracey Emin is among those who testify to its continuing power.
2. Michelangelo: David2001-12-1550mIt is one of art's most noted pieces, but it took failures by two sculptors before Michelangelo Buonarroti completed the work in the early 16th century. This documentary reveals the techniques Michelangelo used to re-create the human body so accurately on such a vast scale, and how contrasting interpretations view it as a symbol of either military might or of freedom.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Availability
Where To Watch Legally
No legal streaming, rental or purchase options for The Private Life of a Masterpiece were reported for this region.
Recommended
More Like This
SeriesBiography
6.71987
SeriesJANET JACKSON.
7.52022
SeriesAmerican Masters
7.01986
SeriesDoctor Who Confidential
8.12005
SeriesKylie
8.72026
SeriesEarth at Night in Colour
8.22020
SeriesRafa
8.52026
SeriesMr. Scorsese
8.12025
SeriesDisney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
7.42020
SeriesMind Field
8.22017
SeriesHistory 101
7.12020
SeriesWise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
8.32024
SeriesNatural World
7.41983
SeriesPee-wee as Himself
7.92025
SeriesMegaStructures
7.52004
SeriesHulk Hogan: Real American
7.42026
SeriesHow Do They Do It?
7.52006
SeriesNature
7.91982
SeriesTop Gear
8.01978
SeriesMysteries at the Museum
8.82010
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Private Life of a Masterpiece available to watch online?
Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for The Private Life of a Masterpiece in this region.
How many seasons does The Private Life of a Masterpiece have?
The Private Life of a Masterpiece has 9 seasons and 29 episodes.
When did The Private Life of a Masterpiece first air?
The Private Life of a Masterpiece first aired in 2001.
Is The Private Life of a Masterpiece still running?
The Private Life of a Masterpiece's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is The Private Life of a Masterpiece?
The Private Life of a Masterpiece is classified as Documentary.