The Renaissance Unchained S01E01 - Gods, Myths and Oil Paints

Episode Overview

Waldemar Januszczak questions the conventional belief that the Renaissance began solely in Italy, highlighting the creativity and innovation found in the works of master painters like Van Eyck, Memling, Van der Weyden, Cranach, Riemenschneider, and Durer. He explores the diverse techniques and concepts that fueled their artistry, revealing a broader cultural landscape that contributed to this pivotal period in art history.