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An Art Lovers' Guide

An Art Lovers' Guide

2017•1h 0m
Documentary

With sumptuous palaces, exquisite artworks and stunning architecture, every great city offers a dizzying multitude of cultural highlights. So what should an art lover see on a flying visit? Art historians Dr Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke take us on entertaining and revealing cultural city breaks, offering surprising new insights into famous locations and uncovering hidden gems and untold stories, as they discover how religion, revolution and trailblazing individuals can shape the art - and soul - of a city.

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Production

BBC

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 1, 2017

Last Aired

April 23, 2018

Networks

BBC Four

Trailers & Videos

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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Amsterdam
E1
Amsterdam
Air date: 2017-05-01
Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke discover the art and design of Amsterdam - a city that pioneered much of modern life, from multinational trade to how we design our homes.
Barcelona
E2
Barcelona
Air date: 2017-05-08
Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke discover Barcelona through its art and architecture, including the frescoes that inspired Miro and a surprising collection of vintage fans.
St Petersburg
E3
St Petersburg
Air date: 2017-05-15
Dr Janina Ramirez and Alastair Sooke discover St Petersburg through its art and architecture, looking to see how art has been used to enhance its power and prestige.

Cast

Janina Ramirez

Janina Ramirez

Self - Presenter

Alastair Sooke

Alastair Sooke

Self - Presenter

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