Art on TV from July 5 to 11: Giotto, Siena, and Caravaggio

Rai and Sky Arte present programming that spans the Renaissance, modernity, photography, and the contemporary era, in an ongoing dialogue between the great masters of the past and current forms of expression. Below is the updated schedule for July 5–11, 2026.

The lineup of art programs on Rai Storia kicks off on Sunday, July 5, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., with *Past and Present* (S2017), dedicated to Giotto and the Discovery of Reality, an in-depth exploration of the Tuscan master’s role in transforming the language of medieval painting.

On Monday, July 6, the same episode of “Passato e Presente” will air multiple times: at 6:00–6:40 a.m., 8:50–9:35 a.m., and 2:15–2:55 p.m., offering several viewing opportunities throughout the day. At noon, from 12:00 to 12:55, “Roma Imago Urbis” airs the episode “Genius loci: Nature and Myth,” dedicated to the relationship between landscape, cultural stratification, and the urban imagination. To close out the day, from 8:05–8:10 p.m., the brief segment on Italian UNESCO World Heritage Sites features episode E15 on Syracuse and the Rock-Cut Necropolises of Pantalica.

On Tuesday, July 7, from 6:40 a.m. to 7:35 a.m., “Roma Imago Urbis” returns with “Genius loci: Nature and Myth,” offering a symbolic interpretation of places at the intersection of history and landscape.

On Wednesday, July 8, from 8:05 to 8:10 p.m., the UNESCO segment presents Episode E17 dedicated to the Historic Center of Siena, focusing on the historical and architectural value of the urban fabric.

Thursday, July 9, features two programs: from 8:05–8:10 p.m., Episode E18 of “Italian UNESCO World Heritage Sites” is dedicated to the 18th-century Royal Palace of Caserta, along with its park, the Vanvitellian Aqueduct, and the complex. Late at night, from 11:10 p.m. to midnight, *Italia: viaggio nella bellezza* (S2025 E1) features Giacomo Boni, the archaeologist of the Roman Forum, a portrait of a central figure in the rediscovery of ancient Rome.

On Friday, July 10, again during the short time slot from 8:05 p.m. to 8:10 p.m., “Italian UNESCO World Heritage Sites” (E19) explores Portovenere, the Cinque Terre, and the islands of Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto, highlighting their coastal landscape and cultural layers.

Finally, on Saturday, July 11, from 7:55–8:00 p.m., the UNESCO series wraps up the week with episode E13, dedicated to the Historic Center of Pienza, an emblematic example of Renaissance urban planning.

The programming dedicated to art on Rai 5 begins on Sunday, July 5, from 6:29 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., with *Caravaggio in Rome: The Story of a Revolution*, an in-depth look at Michelangelo Merisi’s Roman period and the transformation of pictorial language between naturalism and dramatic tension.

Late at night, from 11:24 p.m. to 12:16 a.m., *Italia: viaggio nella bellezza* (S2025 E9) airs with the episode “Salvatore Fiume: The Craft of Painting, ” dedicated to the artist’s painterly exploration and his dialogue with set design, architecture, and visual storytelling.

On Monday, July 6, from 6:42 p.m. to 7:39 p.m., *Che magnifica impresa* (S2026) airs, featuring the episode *L’Italia del design*, which analyzes the role of industrial and creative design in shaping the country’s contemporary aesthetic identity.

On Saturday, July 11, from 1:18 p.m. to 2:14 p.m., the programming concludes with *Art Night* (S2025 E2), dedicated to Frida Kahlo, a central figure in 20th-century art, exploring self-representation, pain, and the creation of a personal imagery that has become universal.

Sky Arte ’s art programming begins on Sunday, July 5, with a long series of shows spanning the entire day.

From 12:35 a.m. to 1:10 a.m., *Great Masters* airs – S1 Ep1 Masaccio, dedicated to the Florentine master’s innovative painting style, followed from 1:10 a.m. to 1:45 a.m. by S1 Ep2 Pontormo, focusing on the artist’s eccentric and visionary persona. From 1:45 a.m. to 2:20 a.m., the nighttime series concludes with S1 Ep3 Bellini, offering an in-depth look at Giovanni Bellini’s role in Venice’s transition to the Renaissance.

The morning begins at 6:15 a.m. with *The Fall of the Ancient Kingdom of Egypt* – S1 Ep1, airing until 07:00, followed from 07:00 to 08:00 by S1 Ep2 of the same series, dedicated to the collapse of Egyptian civilization and its political and social transformations. From 8:00 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. , the program features *Men and Gods: The Wonders of the Egyptian Museum*, a journey through the collections of the Egyptian Museum in Turin. From 9:35 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., *The Dawn of Impressionism: Paris 1874* airs, dedicated to the birth of the Impressionist movement. From 11:15 a.m. to 12:50 p.m., “Michelangelo – Infinito,” a cinematic portrait of the artist, will air.

From 12:50 to 1:25 p.m., *Great Masters* returns – S1 Ep1 Masaccio, followed from 1:25 PM to 2:00 PM by S1 Ep2 Pontormo, and from 2:00 PM to 2:35 PM by S1 Ep3 Bellini. From 2:35 p.m. to 3:10 p.m., S1 Ep4 “Duccio di Buoninsegna,” dedicated to medieval Sienese painting, airs.

The afternoon continues from 4:25 PM to 5:40 PM with “Galleria Continua: The Ability to Dream, ” followed from 5:40 PM to 7:05 PM by “Jeff Koons: A Private Portrait,” dedicated to the artist and the contemporary art world. From 7:05 p.m. to 7:20 p.m., “Eravamo notte, ora siamo giorno” airs, while from 7:20 p.m. to 8:55 p.m. , “Design Week 2026: La Città Favolosa” airs.

In the early evening slot, from 8:55 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., *Il Telegiornale dell’arte – S1 Ep9* offers a look at current cultural events. Prime time kicks off from 9:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. with *Viaggi di.segno: Stories of Italian Beauty and Creativity* – S1 Ep1, followed from 9:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. by S1 Ep2, both dedicated to Italian design in Milan and Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

The night concludes with a new installment of “Viaggi di.segno”: Season 1, Episode 1 airs from 11:25 PM to 11:55 PM, followed by Season 1, Episode 2 from 11:55 PM to 12:25 AM, offering further insight into the evolution of contemporary Italian design.

On Monday, July 6, programming resumes from 1:00 a.m. to 2:30 a.m . with *Design Week 2026. *La Città Favolosa*, followed from 6:00 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. by *Hitler’s Great Fear: The Trial of Degenerate Art*, dedicated to the relationship between the Nazi regime and modern art.

From 7:50 a.m. to 8:20 a.m., “Mimmo Jodice: Metaphysical Naples” airs, followed from 10:10 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. by “Peggy Guggenheim and Edmondo Bacci: Color and Light.” From 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM , *Design Week 2026: The Fabulous City* returns, while from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, episodes of *Viaggi di.segno* continue.

From 3:30 PM to 5:05 PM, “Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers” airs, followed from 5:05 PM to 6:40 PM by “Klimt’s Kiss.” The evening lineup continues from 7:30 p.m. to 8:25 p.m. with *33 giri Italian masters*, from 8:25 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. with *The Mystery of the Lost Masterpieces* – S1 Ep6 “Klimt and the Third Reich,” and from 9:15 PM to 11:05 PM with “Hitler’s Great Fear: The Trial of Degenerate Art.”

From 11:05 PM to 11:55 PM , *The Nazis and Stolen Art* – Season 1, Episode 1 airs, followed from 11:55 PM to 12:35 AM by Season 1, Episode 2, closing out the day with the theme of the dispersal of artistic heritage during World War II.

Tuesday, July 7, begins from 12:35 a.m. to 1:20 a.m. with Season 1, Episode 3 of *The Nazis and Stolen Art*, followed from 1:20 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. by *Hitler’s Great Fear: The Trial of Degenerate Art*. The morning continues from 6:30 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. with *Art vs. the Mafia: The Power of Beauty*, and from 7:40 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. with *Letizia Battaglia: Shooting the Mafia*. From 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. , *Piero Manzoni, Artist* airs. The afternoon continues with reruns of *The Mystery of the Lost Masterpieces * and *Hitler’s Great Fear*. In prime time, from 9:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., *The Battle of Pavia and Other Stories – S1 Ep2 * takes center stage.

Wednesday, July 8, begins from 6:00 a.m. to 7:35 a.m. with *The Story of Milan*, followed from 7:35 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. by *Oliviero Toscani: Follow Me If You Love Me*. The morning and early afternoon continue with *Hopper: An American Love Story* and *The Lost Weekend: A Love Story*, while *Italia in Movimento* returns in the afternoon with *Highways and the Future*. From 2:30 PM to 4:20 PM, *The Battle of Pavia and Other Stories* airs again.

Thursday, July 9, begins from 6:35 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. with *Gabriele Basilico – L’infinito è là in fondo*, followed from 9:25 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. by *Vedere oltre – Pionieri d’eccellenza*. From 9:45 a.m. to 11:10 a.m., *Jeff Koons: A Private Portrait* airs. In prime time, from 7:55 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., *Il Telegiornale dell’arte*, followed from 8:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. by *Mannerism. The Craziest Art in the World. From 9:15 p.m. to 10:55 p.m., Vermeer – The Greatest Exhibition airs, while from 10:55 p.m. to 12:25 a.m., L’ombra di Goya wraps up the evening.

Art on TV from July 5 to 11: Giotto, Siena, and Caravaggio

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