Exhibition on Screen: History's Greatest Artists
Season 1
TV-G
Exhibition on Screen is a documentary series that explores the history behind works of art. Each episode focuses on a particular iconic piece, revealing the background that led to its creation and the incredible stories that followed it.
Where to Watch Season 1
4 Episodes
- LeonardoE1
LeonardoA remarkable event at London's National Gallery assembled the largest ever collection of Da Vinci's surviving paintings. Gain exclusive access to the opening night of the exhibition the film captures the excitement of the occasion and provides a fascinating exploration of Leonardo's great works. - ManetE2
ManetExplore the craft of one of the world's all-time great artists. The Royal Academy of Arts has been hosting a magnificent exhibit of Manet, the 'father of modern art'. Manet's portraiture has never been explored in exhibition form and now we get to see exclusive behind-the-scenes moments of the exhibition's preparation. - MunchE3
MunchMany know Munch as the man who painted The Scream but his complete works are remarkable and secure his place as one of the greatest artists to have ever lived. In honor of its 150th birthday, the exhibition Munch 150 was co-hosted by the National Museum and the Munch Museum. With 220 paintings on show, it brought together the greatest number of Munch's key works in one place. - VermeerE4
VermeerThe National Gallery, London, offered a fresh look at one of the most startling and fascinating artists of all - Johannes Vermeer. The National Gallery chose to focus on Vermeer's relationship with music. It is one of the most popular themes of Dutch painting and reveals an enormous amount about the sitter and the society they lived in.