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Sky Arte's 'Grandi Maestri' Returns for Second Season on Italian Painting Masters

publication · 2026-04-27

Sky Arte has launched the second season of its documentary series 'Grandi Maestri,' dedicated to Italian painting masters. The series, which premiered on October 20, 2022, focuses on individual masterpieces through immersive footage and commentary from leading Italian art historians. The first episode covers Giotto, with insights from scholars Gaia Ravalli and Andrea De Marchi. Other featured artists include Guercino, Guido Reni, Parmigianino, Antonello da Messina, Paolo Uccello, Pinturicchio, and Tiziano. The series aims to immerse viewers in the painters' palettes and explore the enduring impact of their works on contemporary notions of beauty. The content is curated by Artribune, which also offers newsletters on art market trends, urban regeneration, and cultural tourism.

Key facts

  • Second season of 'Grandi Maestri' series on Sky Arte
  • Premiered October 20, 2022
  • First episode focuses on Giotto
  • Features art historians Gaia Ravalli and Andrea De Marchi
  • Covers artists: Giotto, Guercino, Guido Reni, Parmigianino, Antonello da Messina, Paolo Uccello, Pinturicchio, Tiziano
  • Highlights specific works: Aurora by Guido Reni, San Girolamo nello studio by Antonello da Messina, San Marco in trono by Tiziano
  • Content curated by Artribune
  • Artribune offers newsletters: Incanti (art market), Render (urban regeneration), PAX (cultural tourism)

Entities

Artists

  • Giotto
  • Guercino
  • Guido Reni
  • Parmigianino
  • Antonello da Messina
  • Paolo Uccello
  • Pinturicchio
  • Tiziano

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune

Sources