Art Stories: Monuments of Legend

SYNOPSIS

Discover the hidden artistic treasures behind the construction of iconic monuments. How they fit into art history and have been preserved until today. With: the Castle of Fontainebleau, the Chauvet cave, Wagner’s Opera in Bayreuth... and many others.
In each episode, you discover little known aspects of the greatest European monuments and the secrets behind their outstanding architecture.
Visit places that are inaccessible and parts of the building that are restricted to the public.
Architects, archeologists, artists, landscapers, curators or art restorers will guide your visit. Their insight will help you learn the intricacies of each site and the links they hold to art history.