Sky Arte documentary on Piero della Francesca airs October 12
A documentary titled 'Piero della Francesca: dal Borgo a San Sapolcro' will air on Sky Arte on Thursday, October 12, 2023, marking the anniversary of the artist's death in 1492. The film explores the life and work of Piero della Francesca, a key figure of the Italian Renaissance who merged painting with mathematics. It examines his influence from his rediscovery in the late 19th century through his impact on later artists like Cézanne and the Futurists. The documentary features contributions from experts Alessandro Angelini, Filippo Camerota, and Silvia Ronchey, highlighting his unique position in Italian and European art history. It traces his travels across Renaissance courts in north-central and Adriatic Italy, where he developed stylistic innovations blending Renaissance art with Flemish light and color. The content is curated by Artribune.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Piero della Francesca: dal Borgo a San Sapolcro' airs on Sky Arte on October 12, 2023.
- The date marks the anniversary of Piero della Francesca's death in 1492.
- Piero della Francesca was a Renaissance artist who combined painting with mathematics.
- He was rediscovered in the second half of the 19th century.
- His influence extended to Cézanne and the Futurists.
- Experts Alessandro Angelini, Filippo Camerota, and Silvia Ronchey contribute to the documentary.
- The film covers his travels across Renaissance courts in north-central and Adriatic Italy.
- Piero della Francesca blended Renaissance art with Flemish light and color.
Entities
Artists
- Piero della Francesca
- Paul Cézanne
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy
- San Sepolcro