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

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

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First Aired on: Mar 11, 2009
Popularity: 1.6776: 3 votes
Networks: (GB)
Production: ZCZ Films (GB)
Status: Returning Series: In Production

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 3 episodes

Season 1

Aired 16 years ago

3 Episodes

Episode 1The Birth of the Baroque min
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.
Episode 2Baroque’s Dark Heart min
From Italy, Waldemar follows Baroque to its dark heart in Spain, focusing on the route of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
Episode 3Designing St Paul’s Cathedral min
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.