- ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Simon Schama's Power of Art
Documentary
Simon Schama's Power of Art
Historian Simon Schama recounts the story of eight moments of high drama in the making of eight artistic masterpieces.
1. Caravaggio (59 mins)
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