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Baroque! From St Peter's to St Paul's

Baroque! From St Peter's to St Paul's
★ 7.7/10•2009•Documentary
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In this three-part documentary series Waldemar Januszczak discovers paintings, sculptures and architecture of the Baroque period. Starting from the square of Saint Peter's Basilica in Italy to St Paul's Cathedral in England.

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateMar 11, 2009

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Birth of the BaroqueE159m

The Birth of the Baroque

Waldemar Januszczak explores the Baroque tradition in many of its key locations, beginning at St Peter's in Rome and detailing the birth of the Baroque tradition as it burst forth in Italy.

Mar 11, 2009

Episode 2 - Baroque’s Dark HeartE260m

Baroque’s Dark Heart

From Italy, Waldemar follows Baroque to its dark heart in Spain, focusing on the route of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.

Mar 18, 2009

Episode 3 - Designing St Paul’s CathedralE360m

Designing St Paul’s Cathedral

After touring Europe, Waldemar brings the Baroque home with an exploration of the English Baroque at London's Hawksmoor churches and Christopher Wren's iconic St Paul's Cathedral.

Mar 25, 2009

Actors

Waldemar Januszczak

Waldemar Januszczak

Host

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