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Art of Spain
In this three-part series, art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon reveals the fabulous art treasures of Spain. As he travels around the country, he explores works by artists such as Goya, Picasso, Dali, El Greco and Velasquez, traces the Moorish influence, and visits spectacular examples of modern architecture.
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Episodes
Ep 1
The Explosive South
Watch August 22, 3:00am
Ep 2
The Dark Heart
Watch August 29, 3:00am
Ep 3
The Mystical North
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The Explosive South
Art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon travels from southern to northern Spain to tell the story of some of Europe's most exciting and vital art. In this episode, he travels from Cordoba to Granada looking at Moorish art. (1 of 3)
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Tue Aug 22, 3:00am
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The Dark Heart
Travelling from Toledo to Madrid, Andrew Graham-Dixon traces the rise and fall of the Spanish Empire, the brutal conquest of the New World and the religious madness of the Inquisition, to discover how a history so violent could produce some of the most beautiful art ever seen. (2 of 3)
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Tue Aug 29, 3:00am
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The Mystical North
Andrew Graham-Dixon reveals how the north of Spain produced some of the most dazzling and iconic art of the modern age. (3 of 3)