Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty

The greatest artworks in western civilization emerged from one of the bloodiest periods in history. This series explores the lives of three of the greatest artists in history – Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael – as they craft beauty from chaos.

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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty

Rise

Monday
Mar 2

10:00 am

1 Hour

Michelangelo and Leonardo clash and compete in the world of Renaissance Italy, navigating a deadly world of powerful patrons, violent warfare and artistic rivalry.
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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty

Rivalry

Monday
Mar 9

10:00 am

1 Hour

Against a backdrop of political upheaval in Florence, Michelangelo and Leonardo vie for artistic supremacy; the arrival of the young prodigy Raphael ignites the flame of their fierce rivalry.

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