Great Artists episode 21 – Velazquez
Velazquez - Tim Marlow explores the life and work of ground-breaking artist Diego de Silva y Velazquez, whose paintings provide an insight into the development of the Spanish monarchy in the 17th century - and the decline of the most powerful royal court in Europe. Great Artists This major 26-part series takes a fresh look at the most important artworks of some of the greatest artists in history. Shot on location in over fifty museums, churches and palaces throughout Europe and the United States, this series is a comprehensive survey of the history of Western art. Both intelligent and informative, it's the perfect introduction to the art of the Old Masters. This set contains all 26 episodes of the Great Artists series: Giotto , Leonardo , Durer , Michelangelo , Raphael , Titian , Bruegel , Rubens , Rembrandt, Vermeer, El Greco , Velazquez, Turner Van Gogh, Piero della Francesca , Holbein , Caravaggio , Constable , Whistler and more. Tim Marlow takes us on a unique tour of the li