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Tim Marlow is such a good presenter of art. He unpicks the most intricate detail in a piece of work and explains the stories within a painting that otherwise would go unexplained. I really enjoy the historical context which gives a picture of the life and times of the artist. And of course where would we be without Marlow's explanation of the technical skill and immense talent of the artists? When there's so much dross on TV these days, it's great to have a series like this on DVD at your fingertips. The second series features 13 artists including Caravaggio, Constable, Holbein, Stubbs and Rodin, so that will be next on my to buy list.

Tim Marlow does an excellent job of presenting the artists and their works in historical context, pointing out at each juncture why and how they are innovative and important. My only complaint is that he butchers the Italian language (e.g., Cimabue and chiaroscuro). Can't have everything.