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The Art Of Spain (BBC)

The Art Of Spain (BBC)

Description: Critic and art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon travels from the south to the north of Spain to learn more about its art history. His journey begins in Moorish country with a visit to beautiful palaces and mosques, continues to majestic Madrid to trace the rise and fall of the Spanish Empire, and concludes with a look at how northern Spain is responsible for some of the most dazzling and iconic art of the modern age.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2008
Number of episodes: 3
First episode air date: January 31, 2008
Presented By: Andrew Graham-Dixon
Network: BBC Four
Genre: Documentary

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