This is an excellent show, with beautiful cinematography and a very smart, passionate look at the people behind some of the greatest art in history. Episodes look at the lives of Van Gogh, Picasso, Caravaggio, Bernini, Rembrandt, Turner and Rothko.

More on the Power of Art site.

It’s airing on PBS now (schedule is on the site), but you can also buy the DVDs or the book.