Art Week on TV: Giulio Romano, Banksy, Titian, Botticelli


From October 12 to 18, Rai Storia, Rai 5 and Sky Arte offer a new week of events dedicated to the great masters and iconic places of culture. From the splendors of Giulio Romano's Mannerism at Palazzo Te to Banksy's visions in Ukraine, via Titian, Botticelli and Sofonisba Anguissola.

Between October 12 and 18, Rai Storia, Rai 5 and Sky Arte offer a televised journey that takes viewers to museums, historic residences and inside documentaries dedicated to the legacy of masters such as Giulio Romano, Botticelli and Banksy.

A new week of appointments dedicated to Italian art and cultural heritage returns on Rai Storia. Monday, Oct. 13 at 9:10 p.m. airs Italy: journey into beauty with the episode La stravagante maniera. Palazzo Te and the genius of Giulio Romano, a story that explores the greatness of the Mannerist master and the uniqueness of the Mantuan residence. Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 6:35 a.m. is Viaggio in Italia, dedicated to Marche di culto: the Sanctuary of Loreto, while at 9:30 a.m. Italy: viaggio nella bellezza returns with the episode on Giulio Romano and Palazzo Te.

Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 6:35 again, space is given to the Mannerist genius with Italia: viaggio nella bellezza, followed at 12:00 byViaggioin Italia, which features Marche - Leopardi and his Recanati, an itinerary among the places that marked the poet’s life and work.

On Thursday, Oct. 16, in the late evening at 11:05 p.m., Rai Storia reproposes Italy: journey into beauty with La stravagante maniera. Palazzo Te and the Genius of Giulio Romano, while on Friday, Oct. 17 at 2:55 p.m. the episode returns again for those who have not yet seen it. Finally, on Saturday, October 18 at 12:00 noon, Viaggio in Italia devotes its episode to Fabriano and the paper mills, a fascinating journey through the city in the Marche region that made paper a true art.

On Rai 5 the week opens with programming that weaves together great masters of art, history and evocative landscapes. On Sunday, Oct. 12, at 6:00 a.m., the channel offers Titian Without End, a documentary tracing the life and legacy of the famous Venetian painter. In the afternoon, at 6:30 p.m., the Signorie series kicks off with the episode Mantova - I Gonzaga, dedicated to one of the most influential families of the Italian Renaissance. Next, at 7:20 p.m., Italy: journey into beauty airs with Capri. The island refuge, a tale between nature and myth. At 8:17 p.m. space is given to Daily Iconologies with Sofonisba Anguissola, Fanciullo morso da un gambero, an in-depth look at one of the most original painters of the 16th century.

Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 9:33 a.m. is Lascaux IV, a technological challenge, revealing the solutions adopted to reproduce the famous French caves. The same documentary returns to the air on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 8:02 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 18 at 12:08 p.m. is broadcast the episode of The Colors of Villages dedicated to Poggio Bustone (Rieti) - Testimony, a small town rich in memory and traditions. In prime time, at 9:20 p.m., the series Signorie returns with Mantova - I Gonzaga, followed at 10:11 p.m. by Italia: viaggio nella bellezza with Capri. The island refuge. The evening closes at 11:09 p.m. with Daily Iconologies, again dedicated to Sofonisba Anguissola, Fanciullo morso da un gambero.

On Sky Arte the week opens on Sunday, Oct. 12, with a rich schedule dedicated to major protagonists and highly topical artistic themes. The morning kicks off at 7:35 with Emilio Isgrò, Autocurriculum, followed at 8:55 by Fabio Mauri - Ritratto a luce solida and at 10:00 by Bice Lazzari - Il ritmo e l’ossessione. At 11:10 a.m. space is given to the 75th Ronconi Venice Biennale, while in prime time, at 8 p.m., Art vs. Mafia - The Power of Beauty airs. At 9:15 p.m. the focus shifts to Ukraine with Art Vs War. Banksy and C215 in Borodyanka, followed at 10:15 p.m. by the documentary Banksy - The Art of Rebellion.

On Monday, October 13 at 1:00, Art Vs War returns . Banksy and C215 in Borodyanka, Ukraine. The day continues with Thomas Schütte. Genealogies at 5:35, then gives way to the Great Masters series with two consecutive episodes from 7:00. At 12:25 comes Museums, while the afternoon features the triptych devoted to Banksy and the relationship between art and criminal power. In prime time, from 9:15 p.m., the series The Nazis and Stolen Art begins, with three episodes broadcast until 11:40 p.m., followed by the documentary The Tale of Milan. From the Villages to the City, from the City to the Neighborhoods.

Tuesday, Oct. 14, the day opens at 6:35 a.m. with two episodes of the Great Masters series, followed by Museums starting at 12:05 p.m. From 1:15 p.m. through the afternoon are episodes of The Nazis and Stolen Art, then at 2:50 p.m. is The Hidden Renaissance - African Presences in Art. At 3:40 p.m. space is given to Jago. The Rock Star, while in prime time episodes of Grand Tour - Journey to Italy air, also broadcast in repeats at the end of the day.

Wednesday, Oct. 15, the focus is on the Museums and Grand Tour cycles during the morning. At 12:25 p.m. is Medina Azahara - The Arab Pearl, while in the afternoon, from 2:50 p.m., space is given to Men and Gods. The Wonders of the Egyptian Museum.

Thursday, Oct. 16, programming begins at 6:00 with Piero della Francesca: The Enigma in the Canvas. Next, between morning and afternoon, Great Masters, Tutankhamun - The Last Exhibition and The Vasulka Effect - The Pioneers of Video Art air. In prime time, at 7:35 p.m., Botticelli and Florence is broadcast. The Birth of Beauty, followed at 9:15 p.m. by Piero della Francesca: The Enigma in the Canvas and at 10:15 p.m. by the documentary Raphael. The Young Prodigy. The evening closes with a new rerun dedicated to Piero della Francesca.

Friday, Oct. 17, opens into the night with Botticelli and Florence. The Birth of Beauty. The morning is devoted to Great Masters and Thomas Schütte. Genealogies, followed by several Museums episodes. From 1:20 p.m., great protagonists of painting take turns: Botticelli, Piero della Francesca, Dante - Escape from the Underworld and The Ladies with an Ermine. In prime time, at 8:25 p.m., Artists in Love returns, closing the week with stories of art and passion.

Raphael, Borghese Deposition (1505-1507; oil on panel, 174.5 x 178.5; Rome, Galleria Borghese)
Raphael, Borghese Deposition (1505-1507; oil on panel, 174.5 x 178.5; Rome, Galleria Borghese)

Art Week on TV: Giulio Romano, Banksy, Titian, Botticelli
Art Week on TV: Giulio Romano, Banksy, Titian, Botticelli


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