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Simon Schama's Power of Art

2006Show1 season8 episodes

Documentary
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5

Summary

Historian Simon Schama recounts the story of eight moments of high drama in the making of eight artistic masterpieces.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Simon Schama's Power of Art episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Caravaggio, 8.3
  2. S1 E2 Bernini, 8.5
  3. S1 E3 Rembrandt, 8.0
  4. S1 E4 David, 8.4
  5. S1 E5 Turner, 8.4
  6. S1 E6 Van Gogh, 8.6
  7. S1 E7 Picasso, 8.2
  8. S1 E8 Rothko, 8.0

Cast

9 of 9 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Simon Schama

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Facts

October 19, 2006 · December 7, 2006 · Ended

First aired
October 19, 2006
Last aired
December 7, 2006
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Content
Violence, Nudity, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Simon Schama's Power of Art?"

Questions about Simon Schama's Power of Art

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Simon Schama's Power of Art?

BritboxBBC Select

In the United States, Simon Schama's Power of Art streams on Britbox and BBC Select. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Simon Schama's Power of Art worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.5).

Is Simon Schama's Power of Art okay for kids?

ViolenceNudityDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence, nudity, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Simon Schama's Power of Art?

7 h

About 7 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2006 to 2006.

Is Simon Schama's Power of Art plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.