Art of Germany (2010)

Synopsis

In an absorbing study, Andrew Graham-Dixon tells the story of a national art that conveys passion, precision, hope and renewal. He juxtaposes escapism with control and a deep affinity with nature against love for the machine. The fascinating story takes us from the towering cathedral of Cologne, the woodcuts of Albrecht Dürer and paintings of Grünewald to the gothic fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, the Baltic landscapes of Caspar David Friedrich and the industrialisation lent expression of Adolph Menzel and Käthe Kollwitz. As the series progresses, it presents a rare focus on the cultural impact of Hitler's obsession with visual art, reveals how art became an arena for the Cold War and examines the redemptive work of the "visionary" Joseph Beuys – the most influential artist of modern times.

Series Information

First Aired

2010

Last Aired

2010

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Episode Length

60 min

Genre

Documentary

Network

BBC Four

Status

Ended

Rating

8.0 / 10 (1 votes)

Top Cast

Andrew Graham-Dixon

Self - Presenter

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