Last Watched

"El Greco"  Sort by

Art of Spain: The Moorish South

   2008    Art
Travelling from the unique Muslim contribution in the medieval south, Andrew Graham-Dixon immerses himself in true Spanish culture and meets the people who live and work with this artistic legacy. He looks at Muslim political and cultural influence as he travels from Cordoba to Granada, seeing classic buildings such as the Great Mosque in Cor ...doba, the Alcazar in Seville and the Alhambra in Granada. He also shows how the Moors introduced new foods – including citrus fruits, coffee and spices   Show More
Series: Art of Spain

Art of Spain: The Dark Heart

   2008    Art
Graham-Dixon journeys to the country’s scorched centre to explore Spanish art of the 16th and 17th centuries. From the mystical world of El Greco to the tender genius of Velazquez, this was a moment so extraordinary it became known as the Golden Age. But beneath the glittering surface was a dark and savage heart. Travelling from the architect ...ural jewel of Toledo to majestic Madrid, Andrew Graham-Dixon traces the rise and fall of the Spanish Empire, the brutal conquest of the New World, and the religious madness of the Inquisition, to discover how a history so violent could produce some of the most beautiful art ever seen.   Show More
Series: Art of Spain
Our Universe

Our Universe

2022  Nature
Life in the Undergrowth

Life in the Undergrowth

2005  Nature
History of the Eagles

History of the Eagles

2013  History
Planet Earth

Planet Earth

2007  Nature
Chased by Sea Monsters

Chased by Sea Monsters

2003  Nature
The Universe

The Universe

2011  Science
Universe

Universe

2021  Science