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

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

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.

Documentary

Seasons

The Birth of the Baroque

1. The Birth of the Baroque

Air Date: 2009-03-11

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.

Baroque’s Dark Heart

2. Baroque’s Dark Heart

Air Date: 2009-03-18

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

Designing St Paul’s Cathedral

3. Designing St Paul’s Cathedral

Air Date: 2009-03-25

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.

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Rating

9.0/10

Release Date

2009-03-11

Episodes

3 (1 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast

Production Companies

ZCZ Films