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Name: Renaissance Unchained
Released: 2015-12-23
Cast: Waldemar Januszczak

2015
1 Season
8.3 (178)

Renaissance Unchained is a historical documentary series, produced by Xive TV and hosted by British art critic and writer Waldemar Januszczak. The show covers the sprawling period of European history between the 14th and 17th centuries, commonly known as the Renaissance.

Across six hour-long episodes, Renaissance Unchained chronologically charts the development of art, architecture and culture in Europe during this time, from the birth of the Renaissance in the Italian city-states, to the Protestant Reformation and the scientific revolution. Along the way, Januszczak takes viewers on a journey through some of the most famous and fascinating artworks, buildings and personalities of this epoch, revealing the stories and histories behind them.

One of the strengths of Renaissance Unchained is Januszczak

Renaissance Unchained is a series that ran for 1 seasons (4 episodes) between December 23, 2015 and on XiveTV; Xive TV

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Seasons

4. Hell, Snakes and Giants

December 23, 2015

In the final episode Waldemar looks at the surprising climax of the Renaissance as it spiralled into madness and distortion. This was a period full of war, confusion and darkness, which was captured perfectly in the art of Leonardo, Bosch, Arcimboldo, Palissy, the Italian Mannerists and El Greco.

3. Silk, Sex and Sin

December 23, 2015

Waldemar focuses on Venice and its extraordinary impact on art history. He celebrates color, drama and vitality by looking at the delicate colors of Bellini, the mystery of Giorgione, the splendour of Titian, the drama and chaos of Tintoretto and the glorious banquets of Veronese.

2. Whips, Deaths and Madonnas

December 23, 2015

Waldemar returns to Italy to trace the Italian Renaissance from its perceived origins with Giotto and takes a look at the importance of religious narrative in Italian art. While there were certainly a few aesthetic influences from classical art, the majority of Italian painting and sculpture in the 14th and 15th centuries was created to inspire devotion.

1. Gods, Myths and Oil Paintings

December 23, 2015

Waldemar Januszczak challenges the traditional notion of the Renaissance having fixed origins in Italy and showcases the ingenuity in both technique and ideas behind great artists such as Van Eyck, Memling, Van der Weyden, Cranach, Riemenschneider and Durer.

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Where to Watch Renaissance Unchained

Renaissance Unchained is available for streaming on the XiveTV; Xive TV website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Renaissance Unchained on demand at Amazon Prime and Amazon.