Baroque! From St Peter's to St Paul's
2009•7.7/10
Documentary
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7.7/10(3)
In this three-part documentary series Waldemar Januszczak discovers paintings, sculptures and architecture of the Baroque period. Starting from the square of Saint Peter's Basilica in Italy to St Paul's Cathedral in England.
Production
ZCZ Films
Language
EN
Status
Returning Series
First Aired
March 11, 2009
Last Aired
March 25, 2009
Networks
BBC Four
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Birth of the Baroque
Air date: 2009-03-11
Waldemar Januszczak explores the Baroque tradition in many of its key locations, beginning at St Peter's in Rome and detailing the birth of the Baroque tradition as it burst forth in Italy.
E2
Baroque’s Dark Heart
Air date: 2009-03-18
From Italy, Waldemar follows Baroque to its dark heart in Spain, focusing on the route of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
E3
Designing St Paul’s Cathedral
Air date: 2009-03-25
After touring Europe, Waldemar brings the Baroque home with an exploration of the English Baroque at London's Hawksmoor churches and Christopher Wren's iconic St Paul's Cathedral.
Cast
Waldemar Januszczak
Host
