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Pablo Picasso is one of the world's greatest artists, and until his death in 1973, he was its most prolific. How did it all begin? After being ignored for too long, it's time to focus on the artist's early years and the upbringing that enabled him to achieve the extraordinary. Three cities played a key role: Malaga, Barcelona and Paris. Young Picasso traverses them and explores their influence on the artist, analyzing specific works from his early years.

Located on Trafalgar square in London, the National Gallery is home to one of the world’s largest collection of Western art. It boasts over 2,000 paintings, spanning from the Middle Ages to the early twentieth century. Admire the greatest masterpieces of this unique museum from the most remarkable Flemish painters (Van Eyck, Vermeer), French impressionists (Monet, Cézanne) and, last but certainly not least, English masters such as Hogarth and Turner. Enjoy your visit!

The Petit-Palais Museum in Paris was built for the World Fair of 1900, at the same time as the Grand Palais. The collection includes masterpieces such as Rembrandt’s “Self-Portrait in oriental Costume”, “A Seaport at Sunset” by Claude or “The Three Bathers” by Cézanne. It is also where you find the famous erotic work by Gustave Courbet: “Sleep”... Enjoy your visit!

Raphael Federici (street artist), Marine Goodmorning (illustrator), Luca Fiore (cartoonist) and Harry Boudchicha (drawing teacher) reveal their best drawing techniques. Each episode focuses on a specific subject: movement, oil painting, shadows, hair... For the first 10 minutes, each artist gives a theoretical lesson illustrated by sketches. Then they each start working on their creation. Finally, they end with a debrief, comparing and explaining their techniques

In 64 episodes, fun and educational, you will know how to draw an airplane, a fireman, a haunted mansion, a soccer player, a sunset, a lion, the Eiffel Tower, seashells, a fairy... Our master draftsman Gia-Haï Phan will show you the basics of a successful drawing: proportions, perspectives, values, contrasts, volumes, blending, everything is covered.

Nemausus 1, designed by Jean Nouvel in Nîmes during the 1980s, is a public housing project with bold lines resembling a modern ocean liner. Breaking away from the stereotypes of social housing, the building offers spacious, bright, and flexible living spaces aimed at improving residents' quality of life. Nouvel used industrial materials such as steel and aluminum to give the structure a contemporary and durable aesthetic. The architecture of Nemausus 1 embodies a utopian vision, where social housing is synonymous with comfort and innovation. This project marked a turning point in public housing design in France.

To mark the 500th anniversary of Raphael's death, a major exhibition has opened in Rome. Exhibition on Screen had exclusive access to this event, which brings together over 200 major works by this Renaissance master. The film explores the exhibition and sheds new light on the work of this often misunderstood or, on the contrary, idealized artist.

In this episode, we will meet the artist Richard Orlinski. In 2004, this artist decided to devote himself entirely to art. Imbued with pop-culture, the artist created a colorful universe, inspired by the wildest animals and iconic objects that marked their generation.

David Hockney, generally considered one of Britain's most popular artists, is enjoying worldwide success, with exhibitions in London, New York, Paris and elsewhere attracting millions of visitors. Now in his eighties, Hockney shows no sign of letting up or losing his legendary audacity. This film reveals intimate, previously unseen interviews and focuses on two successful exhibitions that took place in 2012 and 2016 at the Royal Academy of Arts in London.

This famous art gallery in Berlin holds one of the world’s leading collections of European works by Old Masters. Here you can find “The Fountain of Youth” by Cranach the Elder, or the earthy “Netherlandish Proverbs” illustrated by Bruegel. Allow yourself to be tempted by the sensuality of Correggio (“Leda and the Swan”) or of Titian (“Venus with Organist”), by the poetry of “The Glass of Wine”, a genre painting by Vermeer, or by the gracious “Iris or the Dance” by Watteau. Enjoy your visit!

Although Degas’ art is difficult to classify, it is often associated with the impressionist movement, which emerged in France at the end of the 19th century. Nevertheless, he developed a very personal style with a preference for indoors subjects rather than the open-air scenes favoured by the impressionist painters. The 10 masterpieces presented here are a good illustration of Degas’ preferred themes: the show, the bath, family portraits and the working classes. Discover " The Ballet classe " exposed at the Orsay Museum or the " Blue Dancers " at the Fine arts Museum Pouchkine. Enjoy your visit!

My little Museum is Art History retold through funny anecdotes and backstage trivias by Alicia Flipo. With her wacky demeanor, her inventiveness and her quirky sense of humor, Alicia stages these small Art tales so that once and for all, you could remember the Big stories!

Vocal coaches and husband and wife David and Carrie Grant are swapping singing in harmony for battling it out with antiques. With the help of experts Will Axon and Mark Stacey our competitive celebrity couple uncover some unusual items to sell at auction in rural Norfolk. David also visits a patch of inner-city grass in Cambridge where today children play and dogs are walked but was actually the birthplace of football, while Carrie learns how Letchworth Garden City sparked a revolution in town design.

Hopper’s work is the most recognisable art in America – popular, praised, and mysterious. Countless painters, photographers, filmmakers and musicians have been influenced by his art – but who was he, and how did a struggling illustrator create such a bounty of notable work? This new film takes a deep look into Hopper’s art, his life, and his relationships. From his early career as an illustrator; his wife giving up her own promising art career to be his manager; his critical and commercial acclaim; and in his own words – this film explores the enigmatic personality behind the brush…

The Grand Palais is currently undergoing the most extensive renovation in its history. The film, directed by Stefan Cornic, tells the story of the current and past renovation projects. It looks back at the many transformations and events the building has hosted since its inauguration for the 1900 Universal Exhibition. The building is scheduled to reopen in three stages: during the 2024 Olympic Games, when it will host fencing and taekwondo competitions in the nave; in 2025, when the Réunion des musées nationaux galleries will open to the general public; and in 2026, when the Palais de la Découverte will unveil its new exhibition spaces.

In this episode we will meet the artist Norman Dilworth. His working method is through play and experimentation. He assembles elements in a sequential order, or elements that already have a sequential relationship. Using primitive means and simple systems, he creates structures that express growth in a principle of natural development.

Without Camille Pissarro, there is no Impressionist movement. He is rightfully known as the father of Impressionism. It was a dramatic path that Pissarro followed, and throughout it all he wrote extensively to his family. It is through these intimate and revealing letters that this gripping film reveals Pissarro’s life and work. Born in the West Indies, Pissarro found his passion in paint as a young man in Paris, and by the age of 43 had corralled a group of enthusiastic artists into a new collective. Their first show was scorned by the critics, but the group had acquired a new name: the Impressionists. For the next 40 years Pissarro was the driving force behind what has today become the world’s favourite artistic movement. The Ashmolean Museum has a long tradition of excellence. As the UK’s first ever public museum (it opened its doors in May 1683) it houses a wonderfully rich collection, including the remarkable Pissarro archive. With exclusive access to most extensive archive of

Passionate about horticulture, Monet remains the undisputed master of garden painting in the history of art, but he was not alone. Artists such as Van Gogh, Bonnard, Picasso and Matisse used the garden as a strong theme in their work. These great artists, along with many other famous names, are brought together in an innovative exhibition from the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Royal Gallery of Arts in London. From the exhibition itself to the beauty of artists' gardens such as Monet's at Giverny, we take a journey to discover how the modern garden was used to explore radical and wondrous new ideas.

My little Museum is Art History retold through funny anecdotes and backstage trivias by Alicia Flipo. With her wacky demeanor, her inventiveness and her quirky sense of humor, Alicia stages these small Art tales so that once and for all, you could remember the Big stories!

Today we turn up the spice with gourmet gastronomes Tony Singh and Cyrus Todiwala. The chefs are joined by David Harper and Natasha Raskin. Setting off from Dundee they snake down the east coast of Scotland to the village of Rosewell in Midlothian for an auction. Cyrus proves to have a flair for negotiating and Tony’s not shy at naming his price. Tony discovers why one Scottish city was home to many millionaires and Cyrus finds his sea legs as he learns why Anstruther was a pivotal fishing port in the 19th century.

In this episode, we will meet Martin Schoeller, German photographer. His style is characterized by a similar treatment of all subjects photographed, whether they are famous or anonymous. His portraits of Brad Pitt, Steve Carrel, Bradley Cooper and many others, are published in renowned magazines.

Private Tour takes you to discover the exhibition "Red ! From Jean-Jacques Henner to Sonia Rikiel" at the Jean-Jacques Henner National Museum in Paris. The theme of red hair seems to be a real subject in 19th century painting. During this visit, you will be able to observe paintings by Auguste Renoir, Edgard Maxence but especially Jean-Jacques Henner and Sonia Rikiel.

Mondrian is one of the greatest innovators of Modern art. He started out as a landscape painter, but became world famous as a painter of abstract works. Mondrian tried to depict the world behind the visible world. He wanted to create "universal", harmonic art that would form the basis for a better world. His absolute masterpiece is ‘Victory Boogiewoogie’ the painting he worked on in New York until he died in 1944. Today it is known as the Night Watch of the twentieth century.

Rembrandt is widely considered to be the greatest Dutch painter of the 17th century. A master in the use of light, particularly the chiaroscuro technique, as well as an exceptionally talented draftsman, Rembrandt’s work was considerably influenced by the dramatic events of his life (the death of his wife, financial bankruptcy, etc.). You will discover in this exhibition some of his most famous paintings exposed at the Louvre, such as “Bathsheba at her Bath”, also exposed at Mauritshuis with “The Anatomy Lecture” or his famous self-portraits. Enjoy your visit!

Monet is the founder of Impressionism; the art form that focuses on experiencing the moment, modern life and painting in the open air. This painting, made during one of his many stays in the Netherlands, is an important part in completing his impressionist quest. Charlotte, like Monet, takes to the canals to paint. The team visits Monet's old home and studio in Giverny, France, and returns with useful material for the reconstruction.

The team wonders; who was Coorte who, in a time of lavishness, spent hours working on his austere still lifes of just a bunch of asparagus, three peaches or a bowl of strawberries? And how is it possible that eight different colors are needed to approximate the white of Coortes asparagus? And why are they so transparent? The search for the answers takes the team to a small church and an asparagus farmer in the Dutch provinces, which leads to a special discovery in a chemical laboratory.

200 years after it opened and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery hosted the largest Van Gogh exhibition ever held in the UK (September 14, 2024 to January 19, 2025). The exhibition was a huge success, unanimously praised by the press, and tickets sold out quickly, making this film the only way to see what Forbes called a “once-in-a-lifetime exhibition.” Discover the passion that drove one of the world's most beloved artists to revolutionize art. Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers rewrites history and celebrates Van Gogh's genius without exploiting his suffering, allowing audiences to truly understand this iconic artist in a whole new way...

Lucian Freud, one of the most famous British painters of our time, is also one of the few twentieth-century artists to have portrayed himself so consistently in self-portraiture. His self-portraits provide a fascinating insight into both his personality and his development as a painter, from his first portrait in 1939 to his last. Through fascinating interviews with former models, friends and leading experts, this intensely captivating documentary reveals the work of a master who represents a compelling study of the dynamics of aging and the process of self-representation.

Bosch's hometown in the Netherlands has no paintings by the painter, yet for the major "Visions of Genius" exhibition held on the anniversary of his death in 2016, the Noordbrabants Museum has managed to bring together almost all of Bosch's paintings and drawings. "Visions of Genius" was the most ambitious exhibition ever dedicated to the Dutch painter. This documentary will plunge you into the strange, visionary world of Hieronymus Bosch.

Test and develop your artistic culture with Art Quiz, the game that will allow you to become unaware of art. Whether it's artists, works of art, artistic trends, the price of works... nothing will be a secret for you anymore. Now it's your turn to play!

Taking inspiration from ordinary people, Gustave Courbet raised humble folk to the ranks of art history… He also paid homage to the female body in his famous “Origin of the World” … Although his audacity, together with its uncompromising naturalism, was often deemed scandalous, it is also what made his name. With paintings such as “Sleep”, “A Burial at Ornans” and “The Artist’s Studio”, this exhibition presents works from the leader of the Realist movement. Enjoy your visit!

Eugène Delacroix is considered as the leader of French Romanticism, a simultaneously passionate, dramatic and tormented artistic movement, which emerged at the beginning of the 19th century. However, more than a movement, it is a whole creative and captivating artistic development, which is on offer here, through the study of 10 of the artist’s major works. He was to have a notable influence on all modern artistic movements, which after him, were to explore the power of colour and light. Discover " Liberty leading the people " or " The death of Sardanapalus " exposed at the Louvre. Enjoy your visit!

Two stars of the seventies, cool crooner Tony Christie and pop royalty Jimmy Osmond are accompanied by experts Catherine Southon and Margie Cooper. Blasting off from the Leicestershire town of Loughborough they’ll head for an auction in the Staffordshire city of Stoke-on-Trent. Tony squeezes in a visit to Coalbrookdale, the place where ground breaking techniques were developed that kick-started the industrial revolution. And petrol-head Jimmy gets to whizz round the historical race circuit at Donington. The big auction finale includes a sing-a-long like no other. But which musical maestro will clinch victory?

Today, we give you an appointment under the sun of Marseille where two candidates will compete to determine who will be the best photographer. The two candidates are Clotilde Penet and Natalie Kovachevski, and they will have one hour to take the best photograph on the imposed theme of art and rock.

Maastricht, with its Roman, Spanish, French, Germanic and Dutch influences, is a city with an international culture. Gèr Boosten was born in this small Dutch port in 1947. He is a child of the post-war period who became an engraver, draftsman and painter, having exhibited in prestigious museums and galleries.

Take an hour break to discover the work of an Italian painter, Amedeo Modigliani. You will discover his labour with Caryatid, Lolotte or others portraits.

Take an hour break to discover the work of a French painter, Pierre Bonnard. You will discover his labour with Woman dozing on a bed, Summer in Normandy or The beach in low tide.

"I envy the Japanese", wrote Van Gogh to his brother Theo. Thanks to the exhibition on which this film is based, at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, we understand why. Although Vincent van Gogh never visited Japan, it remains the country that had the greatest influence on him and his work. By visiting Japanese art galleries in Paris and creating his own image of Japan after extensive research, print collections and lengthy discussions with other artists, the discovery of Japanese art took van Gogh's career in an exciting new direction.

A Florentine painter, Sandro Botticelli is considered as one of the most famous 15th century Italian painters. Close to the Medici family, he is renowned and admired for his portraits and his female nudes inspired by Greek mythology, such as the majestic “Birth of Venus”, exhibited in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, and also presented to you here. Enjoy your visit!

The Museum of Fine Art in the city of Montpellier, in the South of France, bears the name of Francois-Xavier Fabre (1766-1837), who left his personal collection to his native town. Here you can admire the picture “Vertumnus and Permona” by Jean Ranc or “The Women of Algiers” by Delacroix. The collection includes works by the Montpellier painter Jean-Fréderic Bazille, such as his “View of a Village”, and above all paintings by Gustave Courbet, including the famous “Bonjour Monsieur Courbet”. Enjoy your visit!

Raphael Federici (street artist), Marine Goodmorning (illustrator), Luca Fiore (cartoonist) and Harry Boudchicha (drawing teacher) reveal their best drawing techniques. Each episode focuses on a specific subject: movement, oil painting, shadows, hair... For the first 10 minutes, each artist gives a theoretical lesson illustrated by sketches. Then they each start working on their creation. Finally, they end with a debrief, comparing and explaining their techniques

In 64 episodes, fun and educational, you will know how to draw an airplane, a fireman, a haunted mansion, a soccer player, a sunset, a lion, the Eiffel Tower, seashells, a fairy... Our master draftsman Gia-Haï Phan will show you the basics of a successful drawing: proportions, perspectives, values, contrasts, volumes, blending, everything is covered.

At the Charlety Stadium, the architects have managed to reconcile opposites: the monumental grandeur of the stadium with that of the neighborhood, the life of a sports city with that of offices. Located at the Porte de Gentilly in Paris, squeezed between the ring road and the Boulevard des Maréchaux, the Charléty Stadium is bordered by the pavilions of the Cité universitaire, a cemetery and red brick HLM buildings. On this difficult eight-hectare site, marked by the fifty years of history of the old Sébastien-Charléty stadium, Henri Gaudin and his son Bruno have managed to implant the massive volume of a 20,000-seat covered stadium, as well as the sports facilities and offices commissioned by the City of Paris. In designing this large stadium with its gigantic ring shape, its elliptical stands and its aerial roof, the architects have been able to translate the energy that runs through the material and which is expressed in the sporting feat...

The Sunflowers are among Van Gogh's most famous paintings. The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has dedicated an exhibition to these works and Exhibition on screen, which was given exclusive access to the event, guides us through the exhibition to investigate the mysteries surrounding these paintings. The film also takes us to Tokyo, Philadelphia, London and Munich to follow the 5 main works in the exhibition.

They are the world’s most popular artists. The works of Cézanne, Monet, Degas and their compatriots fetch tens of millions of dollars. But just who were they really? Why and how did they paint? What lies behind their enduring appeal? To help answer these questions, this programme secured unique access to a major exhibition focussing on the 19th century Parisian art collector Paul Durand-Ruel, the outspoken champion of Impressionism. This eagerly anticipated exhibition is perhaps the most comprehensive ever held about the Impressionists.

In June 2017, a major exhibition opened in Paris at the Musée d'Orsay. For the first time, this exhibition brought together all Cézanne's portraits. This was an opportunity to analyze Cézanne's work with the help of international experts and to tour the rooms of the National Portrait Gallery in London and the National Gallery of Art in Washington.

Named Euphrosyne, Thalia and Aglaia, they embody mirth, abundance and splendour. They are the Three Graces, daughters of Jupiter and companions of Venus. A very prized subject as early as the Renaissance, it allowed for a triple representation of the female nude in all its ideal beauty. Observe their grace in the painting by Raphael and the delicacy of their veils in Botticelli’s “La Primavera” or in a magnificent work by Cranach recently acquired by the Louvre Museum. Enjoy your visit!

Possibly the most renowned painter in the world, Vincent van Gogh was born in Holland in 1853 but spent most of his life in France. Suffering from mental instability, Van Gogh produced more that 2,000 paintings before committing suicide aged 37. You will discover during this visit some of his most famous masterpieces, in particularly two “Self-portraits” at the Orsay Museum, “Sunflowers” exposed at the National Gallery in London, “Starry Night” and the “Church at Auvers-sur-Oise”. Enjoy your visit!

My little Museum is Art History retold through funny anecdotes and backstage trivias by Alicia Flipo. With her wacky demeanor, her inventiveness and her quirky sense of humor, Alicia stages these small Art tales so that once and for all, you could remember the Big stories!

Actors and friends from Casualty Susan Cookson and Suzannne Packer swap surgery scrubs for a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger as they battle it out on around the North West of England, assisted by James Braxton and David Harper. Susan discovers her inner haggler as Suzanne keeps the purse string very tight as she bids to discover an item with some real age. As the trip winds across Yorkshire there is the chance to meet a very special woman from Sheffield and a look around some incredible gardens with an amazing history.

Monet is the founder of Impressionism; the art form that focuses on experiencing the moment, modern life and painting in the open air. This painting, made during one of his many stays in the Netherlands, is an important part in completing his impressionist quest. Charlotte, like Monet, takes to the canals to paint. The team visits Monet's old home and studio in Giverny, France, and returns with useful material for the reconstruction.

The team wonders; who was Coorte who, in a time of lavishness, spent hours working on his austere still lifes of just a bunch of asparagus, three peaches or a bowl of strawberries? And how is it possible that eight different colors are needed to approximate the white of Coortes asparagus? And why are they so transparent? The search for the answers takes the team to a small church and an asparagus farmer in the Dutch provinces, which leads to a special discovery in a chemical laboratory.

Leonardo da Vinci is the most famous Italian Renaissance painter. A prolifically talented genius, (painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, town planner, mathematician, botanist, philosopher, inventor...), he considerably influenced history of art. His sfumato technique and use of chiaroscuro are still studied today. The “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper” exposed in the Louvre and in the church Santa Maria delle Grazie, displayed here, are among his most renowned paintings, admired and parodied throughout the world. Enjoy your visit!

In this episode, we will focus on the artist Ossip Zakdine. He is considered one of the masters of Cubist sculpture. His artistic output spans half a century and includes over 400 sculptures, thousands of drawings, watercolors and gouaches, engravings, book illustrations and tapestry cartoons.

A remarkable event occurred at London’s National Gallery when the largest ever collection of Leonardo’s surviving paintings was assembled in a unique exhibition: Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan. Leonardo is recognised as perhaps the greatest painter and sculptor of all time but there was no end to his talents. This film tells his life story and expands on Leonardo the visionary and inventor from the place where he lived out his final years at Château du Clos Lucé in France, concluding that Leonardo da Vinci was perhaps the very embodiment of the spirit of the Renaissance.

Bosch's hometown in the Netherlands has no paintings by the painter, yet for the major "Visions of Genius" exhibition held on the anniversary of his death in 2016, the Noordbrabants Museum has managed to bring together almost all of Bosch's paintings and drawings. "Visions of Genius" was the most ambitious exhibition ever dedicated to the Dutch painter. This documentary will plunge you into the strange, visionary world of Hieronymus Bosch.

Today we’re in the North East of England with top wheelchair paralympians Tanni Grey-Thompson and Jade Jones. Tanni has a record haul of medals and records, while her promising young protégé Jade is just starting out on her athletics career. In the company of experts Phil Serrell and David Harper, the Baroness from County Durham and Middlesbrough’s Jade will be on the lookout for antiques to take to auction in Harrogate. Tanni also tries her hand at traditional glass making and Jade learns about the man who was a design champion of the region.

In this episode, we will meet Ricky Powell, photographer. He has photographed some of the biggest legends in New York and in the world. He likes that you can get around New York fairly easily because it makes street photography easier. According to him, street photography is a subject that offers infinite possibilities.

Private Tour takes you to discover the Emil Bührle collection at the Maillol Museum in Paris. This collection is that of Emil Bührle, a student of art history who became passionate about collecting Monet's works after a visit to the National Gallery in Berlin. He started his collection with works by Claude Monet, but continued to fill it with works by Cézanne, Gauguin... Works that you can observe during this visit.

In 1840 Turner painted the masterpiece "Clouds and Water". Charlotte tries to fathom his loose style, with thick blobs. Englishman and cellist Dominic Seldis comes by to blare his cello with praise for this "British Rembrandt". Michel discovers that the painting has undergone precarious treatment, but wonders how. In search of the answers the team visits the Tate Britain and gather on a windy English cliff. An episode in which an iron, a chalk rock at Margate and a jar of beeswax play a leading role.

Drawing on a life's work defined by controversial and ground-breaking ideas, the world's greatest architect has inaugurated his first Australian building - and debate still rages over whether it is eyesore or icon. Our film follows the drama as Gehry’s vision for this commission is realized. Through the construction of this building, we examine his challenging work over a period of forty years.

From “simple” tags to gigantic, colorful murals and collages, street art that was once suppressed is now officially open to the eye of the beholder. When did this shift take place? How do artists themselves experience this change in status and perception? Has their approach evolved along with their art? To tell these stories, we've come up with a fabulous playground: Laon's International Urban Arts festival.

The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history - millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence”, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever. What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d’Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not by historians and curators but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874. See the show that changed everything on the big screen.

Who was Frida Kahlo? Journey into the life of a true icon, discover her art and the truth behind her often turbulent life. The combination of interviews, commentary and a detailed exploration of Kahlo's art offers a treasure trove of color and a feast of vitality. This intimate, personal documentary provides privileged access to her works, and sheds light on her feverish creativity, resilience and unparalleled thirst for life.

Multi-award-winning director Phil Grabsky takes a fresh look at arguably the world's most beloved artist, using the words of the painter himself. I, Claude Monet reveals new facets of the man who gave birth to the Impressionist movement with one painting, and who was certainly one of the most influential and renowned painters of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Shot on location across Europe, I, Claude Monet is an unprecedented, intimate film exploration of some of Western art's most beloved cult settings.

Test and develop your artistic culture with Art Quiz, the game that will allow you to become unaware of art. Whether it's artists, works of art, artistic trends, the price of works... nothing will be a secret for you anymore. Now it's your turn to play!

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres is best known as the painter of the odalisques. Obsessed with the ideal of beauty, he glorified the female form, with its porcelain whiteness and its curves… Ingres struck a path between Classicism and the influence of the Orient. You will see the famous women bathers in “The Turkish Bath” and also some of his historic paintings such as “Oedipus and the Sphinx” and, of course, his portraits, with the famous “Monsieur Bertin”. Enjoy your visit!

Although Degas’ art is difficult to classify, it is often associated with the impressionist movement, which emerged in France at the end of the 19th century. Nevertheless, he developed a very personal style with a preference for indoors subjects rather than the open-air scenes favoured by the impressionist painters. The 10 masterpieces presented here are a good illustration of Degas’ preferred themes: the show, the bath, family portraits and the working classes. Discover " The Ballet classe " exposed at the Orsay Museum or the " Blue Dancers " at the Fine arts Museum Pouchkine. Enjoy your visit!

Vocal coaches and husband and wife David and Carrie Grant are swapping singing in harmony for battling it out with antiques. With the help of experts Will Axon and Mark Stacey our competitive celebrity couple uncover some unusual items to sell at auction in rural Norfolk. David also visits a patch of inner-city grass in Cambridge where today children play and dogs are walked but was actually the birthplace of football, while Carrie learns how Letchworth Garden City sparked a revolution in town design.

Today, Photo Contest takes you to Lyon, the capital of Gaules. The two candidates of the day are Quentin Richard and Jean-Elie Malemoussa, and they will have one hour to take the best photograph on the theme of the river. And since they are in Lyon, it is the Saône that will be the star behind their lenses.

In this episode, we will focus on the gardens of Giverny. Marcel Proust was so fond of the gardens of Giverny, created by Claude Monet, not far from Paris. However, the author of the novel "Du côté de chez Swann", never saw the gardens. This shows the imagination that these gardens unfold, even though they were skilfully designed for more than 40 years by the master of the place, Claude Monet.

Take an hour break to discover the work of an Italian painter, Caravaggio. You will discover his labour with Bacchus, Mary Magdalene or Christ at the Column.

Take an hour break to discover the work of a Italien painter, Sandro Botticelli. You will discover his labour with Abundance or autumn, The story of virginia, Venus and Mars.