Four-part series in which Waldemar Januszczak challenges the traditional view of art's most important epoch - the Renaissance.
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Feb 15, 2016 · 1h
Waldemar Januszczak challenges the traditional notion of the Renaissance having fixed origins in Italy and showcases the ingenuity in both technique and ideas behind great artists such as Van Eyck, Memling, Van der Weyden, Cranach, Riemenschneider and Durer.
Feb 22, 2016 · 1h
Waldemar Januszczak returns to Italy to trace the Italian Renaissance from its perceived origins with Giotto and takes a look at the importance of religious narrative in Italian art.
Feb 29, 2016 · 1h
Waldemar Januszczak focuses on Venice and its extraordinary impact on art history.
Mar 7, 2016 · 1h
In the final episode Waldemar Januszczak looks at the surprising climax of the Renaissance as it spiralled into madness and distortion.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
The Renaissance Unchained Season 1 premiered on February 15, 2016.
The Renaissance Unchained Season 1 has 4 episodes.
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Gods, Myths and Oil Paints". It aired on February 15, 2016.
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