Art on TV Aug. 10-17: archaeology, Ugo Mulas, Tintoretto, Piero Angela


The week of television from Aug. 10 to 16 features a rich schedule between Rai Storia, Rai 5 and Sky Arte, with in-depth coverage of archaeological sites such as Marzabotto and Velia, portraits of contemporary artists, historical documentaries and great cultural journeys. Also not to be missed are tributes to Piero Angela and Ugo Mulas.

From August 10 to 17, television offers a schedule full of events dedicated to culture. Between Rai Storia, Rai 5 and Sky Arte, documentaries, archaeological insights and tributes to great protagonists of art and scientific popularization alternate. An opportunity for those who love to travel through history and the most varied forms of expression.

On Sunday, August 10, the Rai Storia evening opens at 7:50 p.m. with e-Archeo. Archaeological Parks, dedicated to the ancient Etruscan city of Marzabotto.

Monday, Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. airs Daily Iconologies, with an in-depth look at Jean-Léon Gérôme, Tanagra. In prime time, at 8 p.m., a new appointment with e-Archeo. Archaeological Parks, this time in Alba Fucens.

Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 1:55 p.m. Daily Iconologies reports on Frank Lloyd Wright, Taliesin West. This is followed at 7:45 p.m. by an episode of e-Archeo. Archaeological Parks dedicated to the Etruscan necropolis of Cerveteri.

Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. Daily Iconologies features a trip to Göbekli Tepe, one of the oldest archaeological sites in the world. At 8 p.m. e-Archeo. Archaeological Parks stops at Nora, a Phoenician city in southern Sardinia.

Thursday, Aug. 14 at 2:05 p.m. Daily Iconologies presents the Lorsch Torhalle, an extraordinary example of Carolingian architecture. At 8 p.m. e-Archeo. Archaeological Parks explores ancient Velia.

Friday, Aug. 15, at 1:50 p.m. Daily Iconologies analyzes The Crucifixion of the Chapel of Theodotus at Santa Maria Antiqua in Rome. In the evening, at 8 p.m., e-Archeo. Archaeological Parks tells the story of Egnatia.

Saturday, Aug. 16 at 2:20 p.m. Daily Iconologies focuses on Leonardo, St. Jerome. At 4:50 p.m. Italy: Journey into Beauty devotes an episode to The Riace Bronzes: history of a myth. The day closes at 7:50 p.m. with e-Archeo. Archaeological Parks, which reaches the ancient city of Sybaris.

Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 9:15 p.m. Rai 5 offers Ulysses: The Pleasure of Discovery, with a life-long journey with Piero Angela, celebrating the great popularizer of science.

Saturday, Aug. 16, at 06:00 Art Night returns, dedicated to photographer Ugo Mulas, master of portraiture in contemporary art.

On Sunday, August 17, the morning always opens with Art Night: at 06:00 a.m. airs Saving Art - Keepers of Memory. La via italiana alla tutela del patrimonio, a documentary on the value of preserving cultural heritage. This is followed at 07:00 by an in-depth look at Siamo donne - Marisa Merz, one of the most important figures in contemporary Italian art.

On Monday, August 11, Sky Arte programming begins at 07:10 with the fourth episode of the fourth season of Master of Photography, followed at 08:00 by the first episode of the series The Battle of Pavia and Other Stories. In the late afternoon, from 17:00 to 18:45, Banksy - The Art of Rebellion, a portrait of the famous street artist, airs.

On Tuesday, August 12, at 04:10 it is the turn of Ai Weiwei. Human, while the morning continues with the second episode of the first season of Grand Tour - Journey to Italy from 10:30 to 11:00. Between 11:00 a.m. and 1:50 p.m., programming features several episodes of the Museums series and the documentary Florence and the Uffizi 3D. In prime time, from 9:15 p.m., Ragusa and Ibla - Flowers of Stone airs, followed at 10:15 p.m. by Palermo Capital of the Mediterranean.

Wednesday, Aug. 13, the night opens with a new repeat of Ragusa and Ibla - Flowers of Stone from 00:05 and Palermo Capital of the Mediterranean from 01:05. The morning sees Art Crimes at 08:40 and the third episode of Grand Tour - Journey to Italy at 11:15. This is followed by Colosseo - The Jewel of Rome and Dentro il Quirinale - Il palazzo degli italiani. In the afternoon, space is given to Emilio Isgro, Autocurriculum and Arte Povera - Notes for History.

On Thursday, Aug. 14, the day starts with the third episode of Art Crimes at 8:40 a.m., followed by The Vatican Library - Casket of Art and Knowledge and St. Peter’s and the Papal Basilicas of Rome. In the evening, at 19:50, the second episode of Mannerism debuts. The Craziest Art in the World, followed by Tintoretto - A Rebel in Venice at 9:15 p.m. and a new repetition of Mannerism at 10:15 p.m.

On Friday, August 15, programming dedicated to Lotto and Berenson: Crossed Fates continues into the night. The Rediscovery of an Italian Renaissance Master from 00:45.

On Saturday, August 16, the weekend opens at 06:35 with Dante - Escape from the Underworld, followed at 07:55 by Men and Gods. The Wonders of the Egyptian Museum and Power of Rome. At 09:25 the story of Lotto and Berenson returns until 14:05, with in between the second installment of Mannerism. The Craziest Art in the World and Hopper: an American Love Story, which closes the afternoon at 4:45 pm.

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Art on TV Aug. 10 to 17: archaeology, art and great documentaries on TV

Art on TV Aug. 10-17: archaeology, Ugo Mulas, Tintoretto, Piero Angela
Art on TV Aug. 10-17: archaeology, Ugo Mulas, Tintoretto, Piero Angela


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