PBS Arts  The Barnes Collection

Follow Dr. Albert Barnes’ rise from working-class neighborhood to top of the art world. Details

 

Program: PBS Arts

Episode: The Barnes Collection

Follow Dr. Albert Barnes’ remarkable rise from Philadelphia’s working-class neighborhood to the top of the modern art world. This unique tale bounces back and forth through time as the late Dr. Barnes travels the world to collect works of art by some of history’s most famous artists — Picasso, Cezanne, Matisse, Renoir and many others. Part of the PBS Summer Arts Festival.

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Duration: (51:00)
Premiere Date: 08/03/2012
Episode Expires: Thu 04 Aug 2016
TV Rating: NR
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