A look into the world of oil painting, with 10 paintings from across the UK are selected and discussed.
EPISODE 1
Henri Rousseau
Inside the painting she explores Rousseau's use of imagination in painting, the techniques Rousseau used and his placement within the artistic world in Paris during his lifetime and his influence on the art world since.
EPISODE 2
Andy Warhol
Inside the painting she explores Warhol's fascination with celebrity and the notion of celebrity as product. We explore techniques Warhol used to create his works ansd his placement within the artistic world.
EPISODE 3
Joseph Wright Of Derby
Inside the painting she explores Wright of Derby's use of a single light source to draw attention to particular elements of the work, and discusses representation of the period of Enlightenment in works of art.
EPISODE 4
Paula Rego
Inside the painting she explores Rego's inspirations and her desire to have viewers make up stories about her works. We explore the techniques Rego used to create her works, and her placement within the artistic world.
EPISODE 5
Eileen Agar
A statue comes to life in a magical gallery and climbs into the painting 'Bride of the Sea' by Eileen Agar. Inside the painting she explores Agar's use of collage techniques as well as looking at surrealism.
EPISODE 6
Vincent Van Gogh
A statue comes to life in a magical gallery and climbs into the painting 'Van Gogh's Chair' by Vincent Van Gogh. Inside the painting she explores Van Gogh's use of colour and light to express feelings.
Eleanor Nairne