Raiders of the Lost Art

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  • 2014
  • 2 Seasons
  • 8.0  (192)

Raiders of the Lost Art is an engaging television show from the Ovation TV network. The program is a documentary-style series that follows a team of art experts as they seek to uncover and recover some of the world's most elusive and priceless artworks. The show aims to take viewers on a thrilling scavenger hunt where each clue eventually leads to a remarkable discovery.

Hosting the show is Jonathan Kydd, who takes on the role of narrator and guide. Along with some of the world's most respected experts in the art world, Kydd leads the audience on a journey across the continents, from Europe to Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Calandra Caldecott and Charles Darwent act as experts, alongside a guest panel of experts, including artists, museum curators, and historians.

Through each episode, the team conducts a deep dive into one of the great lost artworks, artifacts, or sculptures that have been lost or stolen from a museum, gallery, or private collector. The show's experts use their expert knowledge and detective-like skills to piece together the locations and movements of these works of art by following a maze of clues and leads. The show's expert team is confident that every object has a story to tell, and they aim to uncover it every step of the way.

Through each episode, viewers are introduced to a wide range of historical and cultural objects. For example, one episode focuses on the Magnificent Jewels of Fabergé, including a detailed investigation into the seemingly lost Fabergé family heirs. The show provides a captivating glimpse into what happened to some of the world's most extraordinary collections of art.

Overall, Raiders of the Lost Art takes viewers on an incredible journey full of adventure, exploration, and mystery. Through a series of exciting and informative episodes, the program educates viewers on the techniques and processes of art recovery, using forensic, historical, and analytical approaches. The show aims to provide an inside view of how many precious cultural artifacts were lost, and what we can learn from each one of them.

The show features beautiful high-quality footage of the artwork, which is one of the many strengths of the program. The shots give viewers a sense of the magnificence and beauty of the lost artwork, whilst also highlighting the damage caused to them. Some of the pieces featured on the show are now left with fragments and imperfections, which add to their allure.

In conclusion, Raiders of the Lost Art is a fascinating and educational show that brings the past to life through the lens of art. The show succeeds in educating its audience about art history while also providing an immersive Adrenalin-filled experience featuring historic mysteries coupled with intriguing plot twists. Overall, this is a show that art lovers and history buffs won't want to miss. With a talented cast of experts, the program provides the viewers with a unique and insightful view into the world of art recovery.

Raiders of the Lost Art is a series that ran for 2 seasons (19 episodes) between August 30, 2014 and on Ovation TV

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Raphael The Relentless
12. Raphael The Relentless
July 30, 2016
Raphael forms the trinity of great masters of the Italian high renaissance... alongside Leonardo and Michelangelo. All three of these artists were working in Rome at the same time. While Michelangelo and Leonardo reached old age, Raphael would die suddenly at just 37, but in that time he still produced a staggering array of works.
Turner Leading Light
11. Turner Leading Light
July 30, 2016
Joseph Mallord William Turner was hailed as a prodigy from an early age and went on to have a remarkably successful painting career. These experimental works would prove highly controversial amongst his contemporaries.
Capturing Cezanne
10. Capturing Cezanne
July 30, 2016
Paul Cezanne inspired the most lauded artists of the 20th century, but he struggled for years to achieve anywhere near the levels of success. Today one of Cezanne's paintings is rumoured to have sold for the highest price in history.
Vermeer Lost Pearl Of Delft
9. Vermeer Lost Pearl Of Delft
July 30, 2016
Johannes Vermeer was all but forgotten for centuries and this iconic work lay dormant, overlooked before it was rediscovered.
Monet First Impressions
8. Monet First Impressions
July 30, 2016
Capturing the changing nature of light was the lifelong obsession of Claude Monet, the father of impressionism. The movement would have its roots in Paris, but would draw on diverse inspiration, to achieve its artistic visions.
Van Gogh's Seven Sunflowers
7. Van Gogh's Seven Sunflowers
July 30, 2016
Painted for the arrival of Paul Gaugin in Arles, this set of paintings by Vincent Van Gogh has gone on an astonishing journey ever since
Stealing the Scream
6. Stealing the Scream
July 30, 2016
One of the world's most-famous works of art has been stolen on numerous occasions. Thieves in 1994 left a message saying only 'thanks for the poor security.'
The Elusive Van Eyck
5. The Elusive Van Eyck
July 30, 2016
Jan van Eyck left behind a remarkable legacy of works, including the spectacular Ghent altarpiece, but very little evidence of who he exactly was. After he died, his reputation would only grow and grow, and his paintings would become highly sought after by buyers and thieves alike and, in the process, the mysterious tale of the van Eyck family would slowly be revealed.
The Lessons Of Leonardo
4. The Lessons Of Leonardo
July 31, 2016
Leonardo DaVinci is believed in many ways to have been the most talented individual who ever lived. But, While his greatest legacy remains in his art, we're still unearthing the secrets of how he worked.
El Greco Lost In Time
3. El Greco Lost In Time
July 31, 2016
It took nearly three centuries for el Greco's paintings to be truly appreciated. no artist has ever been more ahead of his time.
The Many Faces Of Rembrandt
2. The Many Faces Of Rembrandt
July 31, 2016
These works that span Rembrandt's entire adult life have been scattered across the globe and had a life and history all their own
Klimt Gustav's Gold
1. Klimt Gustav's Gold
July 31, 2016
Painted during Vienna's cultural heyday, Gustav Klimt's "Portrait of Adele" was confiscated by the Nazis during WWII
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Where to Watch Raiders of the Lost Art
Raiders of the Lost Art is available for streaming on the Ovation TV website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Raiders of the Lost Art on demand at Apple TV Channels, Amazon Prime, Amazon, FuboTV, Hoopla, Tubi TV and Plex.
  • Premiere Date
    August 30, 2014
  • IMDB Rating
    8.0  (192)