Simon Schama celebrates the masterpieces of Rembrandt's last years. Although the artist fell into bankruptcy and scandal in later years, it took him to new creative heights. Show more
Simon Schama celebrates the masterpieces of Rembrandt's last years. Although the artist fell into bankruptcy and scandal in later years, it took him to new creative heights. Show more
Art of Gothic
Blood for Sale: Gothic goes Global
50 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Asia Pacific
The language of Gothic came to encapsulate the 20th century's horrors, from Marx's analysis of capitalism to Conrad's dark vision of imperialism. Show more
Art of Gothic
Liberty Diversity Depravity
50 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Latin America
In 18th century England, out of the Age of Enlightenment came a Gothic obsession with monsters which influenced art, architecture and literature. Show more
The Art of Gothic: Britain's Midnight Hour
Episode 1: Liberty, Diversity, Depravity
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
In 18th century England, out of the Age of Enlightenment came a Gothic obsession with monsters which influenced art, architecture and literature. Show more
The Art of Gothic: Britain's Midnight Hour
Episode 3: Blood for Sale: Gothic Goes Global
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
The language of Gothic came to encapsulate the 20th century's horrors, from Marx's analysis of capitalism to Conrad's dark vision of imperialism. Show more