Modern Masters

Modern Masters is a four-part television series detailing the life and work of four giants of 20th century art: Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, and Andy Warhol. During the course of the series, presenter and journalist, Alastair Sooke, explores why these artists are considered so important and examines how their influence can still be seen in our world today. (from bbc.co.uk)


Modern Masters: Episode 1 - Andy Warhol
This episode uncovers how brilliantly Andy Warhol pinpointed and portrayed our obsessions with consumerism, celebrity and the media, and then went on to re-invent them.

Modern Masters: Episode 2 - Matisse
This episode discovers how much the artist Henri Matisse has influenced our modern lives, tracing the biography of the artist and exploring some of his greatest works.

Modern Masters: Episode 3 - Picasso
This episode investigates how Picasso's influence continues to pervade modern life today, in the shape of buildings, interior design, clothes and contemporary art.

Modern Masters: Episode 4 - Dali
Talking to Dali fans from Mighty Boosh comedian Noel Fielding to contemporary artist Jeff Koons, this episode reveals the pervading influence of Dali and his brand of surrealism.



Web.. Modern Masters
Modern Masters is a BBC One programme delving into the varied and colourful lives works of four Modern Masters: Matisse, Dali, Picasso and Warhol.
www.bbc.co.uk/bbcone/modernmasters/