The Renaissance Unchained

Episode 2

Whips, Deaths and Madonnas

Waldemar Januszczak returns to Italy to trace the Italian Renaissance from its perceived origins with Giotto and takes a look at the importance of religious narrative in Italian art.

Episode 3

Silk, Sex and Sin

Waldemar Januszczak focuses on Venice and its extraordinary impact on art history.

Episode 4

Hell, Snakes and Giants

In the final episode Waldemar Januszczak looks at the surprising climax of the Renaissance as it spiralled into madness and distortion.