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The Art of Russia

Watch Series: The Art of Russia Released in (2009) produced by UK, The TV Series categorized in Documentary, and content rating 1h with duration 60 min broadcasted as these networks BBC Four, Streamed at Putlocker & directed by Andrew Graham-Dixon. Series in which art critic Andrew Graham-Dixon tells the incredible story of Russian art - its mystery and magnificence - and until now a story untold on British television.He explores the origins of the Russian icon from its roots in Byzantium and the first great Russian icon, Our Lady of Vladimir to the masterpieces of the country's most famous icon painter, Andrei Rublev.Both epic and awe-inspiring, and producing brilliant art, nevertheless medieval Russia could be a terrifying place. Criss-crossing the epic landscape, Andrew visits the monastery founded by Ivan the Terrible, where his favourite forms of torture found inspiration in religious art.One man would shine a light into Russia's 'dark' ages - Peter the Great who, surprisingly, took as his inspiration Deptford in South London.
Genre: Documentary
Actor: Andrew Graham-Dixon
Directors: Andrew Graham-Dixon
Countries: UK
Languages: en, English,
Networks:
BBC Four,
Runtime: 60 min
Date Published: 2009-12-09
Year Released: 2009
Rating: 10 out of 10
Content Rating: 1h
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Views: 464
Quality: HD
Also known as: Taiteen Maantiede: VenäJä, Η τέχνη της Ρωσίας
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