Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture, revealing the stories behind the most compelling images in British art and examining the ways portraiture is used to make a statement.
5 episodes total
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First Aired
2015
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Episodes
Episode 1 • Sep 30, 2015
Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon looks at the eternal power of portraiture and sees how it can foster loyalty and control.
Episode 2 • Oct 07, 2015
Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon looks at artists who have created images of people who would otherwise have been forgotten.
Episode 3 • Oct 14, 2015
Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon looks at portraits of the famous and examines the celebrated faces of Britain's past and present.
Episode 4 • Oct 21, 2015
Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Simon explores how love portraits allow us to fulfil our craving to keep the ones we love close to us.
Episode 5 • Oct 28, 2015
Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture. Here, Simon looks at the complex motivations behind some of the most intriguing self-portraits.
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