The High Art of the Low Countries
This 3 part series is presented by the British Art Critic, Andrew Graham-Dixon. He explores the Low Countries of the Netherlands and Belgium and how history has influenced the area's art, architecture and culture. Cloth was used in the area's first expression of art in the making of tapestries going back to the 14 th century. They were the No. 1 luxury item of the day. The Low Countries were well placed geographically for markets for their art.
- 2013-2013
- 1 season
- Documentary
This 3 part series is presented by the British Art Critic, Andrew Graham-Dixon. He explores the Low Countries of the Netherlands and Belgium and how history has influenced the area's art, architecture and culture. Cloth was used in the area's first expression of art in the making of tapestries going back to the 14 th century. They were the No. 1 luxury item of the day. The Low Countries were well placed geographically for markets for their art.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2013
Episode 1
Dream of Plenty
54 mins
In part one of this three part series, Andrew Graham-Dixon tours Europe as he reviews the paintings of Bosch, van Eyck, Breughel and Rubens taking you through their art and the history of the turbulent medieval and Renaissance world in which they lived and created their great and enduring work.
Episode 2
Boom & Bust
53 mins
Andrew Graham Dixon discovers how two peaceful countries, Holland and Belgium, lands of windmills and tulips, mussels and chips, were forged amongst conflict and division. Plus, how it affected the art of the Golden Age.
Episode 3
Daydreams & Nightmares
52 mins
Following a brief period of decline, the entrepreneurial and industrious region of the Low Countries rose again in the modern age. Despite its almost insignificant size it produced important forward-thinking artists like van Gogh, Mondrian, Magritte and Delvaux, who changed the face of art forever.