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Out of the Forest

Andrew Graham-Dixon explores the origins of the Russian icon from the first great Russian icon, Our Lady of Vladimir - to the masterpieces of Andrei Rublev.

Series in which art critic Andrew Graham-Dixon presents the incredible story of Russian art - its mystery and magnificence.

He explores the origins of the Russian icon from its roots in Byzantium and the first great Russian icon, Our Lady of Vladimir, to the masterpieces of the country's most famous icon painter Andrei Rublev.

At the same time as being epic and awe-inspiring, and producing brilliant art, medieval Russia could be a terrifying place. Criss-crossing the epic landscape, Andrew visits the monastery founded by Ivan the Terrible, where Ivan's favourite forms of torture found inspiration in religious art.

One man would shine a light into Russia's 'dark' ages - Peter the Great who, surprisingly, took as his inspiration Deptford in South London.

50 minutes

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Sun 3 Mar 2013 17:10GMT

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