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Baroque! from St Peter's to St. Paul's

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  • "In this spectacular three-part series, art critic Waldemar Januszczak takes us on a tour of the best examples of Baroque to be found, and details the vivid histories behind those works. Episode One begins at St.Peters in Rome, and details the birth of the Baroque tradition as it burst forth in Italy. Episode Two follows Baroque to its dark heart in Spain, and then through Belgium and Holland to discover such celebrities as Rubens and Vermeer. Episode Three explores English Baroque tradition, which finds its climax through Christopher Wren and the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral."
  • "Three-part series in which UK art critic Waldemar Januszczak explores the Baroque tradition in art and architecture, around the world. Commencing in Rome at St Peters, he follows Baroque to its dark heart in Spain, especially focusing on the route of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, and featuring star painters Velasquez, Caravaggio, and Zurburan. Waldemar explores just how international the Baroque movement was, including its influences in Latin America. We then follow on through Belgium and Holland to discover such Baroque celebrities as Rubens, Rembrandt and Vermeer. Waldemar Januszczak explores the English Baroque. From the Queen{u2019}s House at Greenwich in London, through Britain{u2019}s first important painter - William Dobson to the magnetism of Van Dyck. Then on through the Great Fire of London and the resulting boom in Baroque architecture led by Christopher Wren, with a walking tour of his many churches. There{u2019}s also a visit to the beautiful Blenheim Palace in the English countryside and an exploration of the spooky influence of Hawksmoor, all culminating in a visit to the iconic St. Paul{u2019}s Cathedral."
  • "Follows the Baroque movement in art as it expanded through Europe and changed throughout the 17th century. Examines the development of Baroque painting, sculpture and architecture in Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and England."
  • "Three-part series in which UK art critic Waldemar Januszczak explores the Baroque tradition in art and architecture, around the world. Commencing in Rome at St Peters, he follows Baroque to its dark heart in Spain, especially focusing on the route of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, and featuring star painters Velasquez, Caravaggio, and Zurburan. Waldemar explores just how international the Baroque movement was, including its influences in Latin America. We then follow on through Belgium and Holland to discover such Baroque celebrities as Rubens, Rembrandt and Vermeer. Waldemar Januszczak explores the English Baroque. From the Queen's House at Greenwich in London, through Britain's first important painter - William Dobson to the magnetism of Van Dyck. Then on through the Great Fire of London and the resulting boom in Baroque architecture led by Christopher Wren, with a walking tour of his many churches. There's also a visit to the beautiful Blenheim Palace in the English countryside and an exploration of the spooky influence of Hawksmoor, all culminating in a visit to the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral."

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