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Simon Schama's Power of Art

Season 1 Episode 3: Rembrandt

The life and enduring artistic influence of Rembrandt van Rijn, a renowned Dutch painter, are explored in this episode.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Caravaggio

1. Caravaggio

Aired: Oct 19, 2006

Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio's life was marked by turmoil, but his artis...

Episode 2 Bernini

2. Bernini

Aired: Oct 26, 2006

Gianlorenzo Bernini's artistic mastery illuminates Rome as he transforms into...

Episode 3 Rembrandt

3. Rembrandt

Aired: Nov 2, 2006

The life and enduring artistic influence of Rembrandt van Rijn, a renowned Du...

Episode 4 David

4. David

Aired: Nov 9, 2006

In the next episode, Simon unleashes his creativity as he reimagines the hear...

Episode 5 Turner

5. Turner

Aired: Nov 16, 2006

The next episode explores the controversy surrounding Simon's painting "The S...

Episode 6 Van Gogh

6. Van Gogh

Aired: Nov 23, 2006

Vincent Van Gogh's desire to make a positive impact on the world led him to b...

Episode 7 Picasso

7. Picasso

Aired: Nov 30, 2006

Pablo Picasso, a renowned Spanish artist, dominated Paris' avant-garde scene ...

Episode 8 Rothko

8. Rothko

Aired: Dec 7, 2006

Mark Rothko, a Russian Jewish immigrant who fled his homeland as a child to e...

Info about Simon Schama's Power of Art

Network: BBC Two

Genres:Drama, Documentary, History