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Cezanne's Card Players
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Why did Cezanne paint two old men hunched over a game of cards? Waldemar Januszczak explores the artist's religious beliefs to uncover the secrets of a haunting masterpiece.
The Card Players is one of Cezanne鈥檚 best-known pictures, but it is also one of his most mysterious. Why did the so-called father of modern art paint two old men hunched over a game of cards? What is the picture trying to tell us?
By exploring Cezanne鈥檚 puzzling religious beliefs and his passion for Mary Magdalene, the patron saint of Provence, Waldemar Januszczak uncovers the surprising secrets of a haunting masterpiece.
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Mon 24 Apr 2023
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Waldemar Januszczak |
| Director | Waldemar Januszczak |
| Production Company | ZCZ Films |
Broadcasts
- Tue 7 Apr 2020 20:30
- Wed 8 Apr 2020 01:30
- Mon 17 Oct 2022 01:25
- Sun 23 Apr 2023 23:25
- Mon 24 Apr 2023 02:50