Simon Schama's Power of Art

Join esteemed historian Simon Schama as he shares the brilliant stories behind key masterworks from Caravaggio, Bernini, Rembrandt, David Turner, Van Gogh, and Picasso. In each episode, Schama focuses on a single artist, revealing the history and secrets woven into one of their famous works. From the emotional intensity of Van Gogh's brushstrokes to the revolutionary vision of Picasso's compositions, Schama reveals the fascinating history and evolution of artists who have changed how we view the world. New Episode on Wednesday.

  • 1 Season
  • 2006
  • Documentary
  • TV-14, 15
Simon Schama's Power of Art

Join esteemed historian Simon Schama as he shares the brilliant stories behind key masterworks from Caravaggio, Bernini, Rembrandt, David Turner, Van Gogh, and Picasso. In each episode, Schama focuses on a single artist, revealing the history and secrets woven into one of their famous works. From the emotional intensity of Van Gogh's brushstrokes to the revolutionary vision of Picasso's compositions, Schama reveals the fascinating history and evolution of artists who have changed how we view the world. New Episode on Wednesday.

Cast & Crew
(Director), Simon Schama (Self), Aubrey Wakeling (David), Grégoire Bonnet (Figaro), Tim Frances (Danton), (Director), Allan Corduner (Mark Rothko), Simon Quarterman (Young Simon), Andrea Gherpelli (Bernini), (Director), Mark Hyde (Older Turner), Joe Van Moyland (Younger Turner), (Director), Andy Serkis (Vincent Van Gogh), Pep Cortés (Picasso), (Director), Paul Popplewell (Caravaggio), Andrew Garfield (Boy with Fruit), Christine Bottomley (Fillide)